Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Aortic perfusion cannulae are intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Aortic cannulae in sizes 6Fr to 18Fr can be used in pediatric patient populations. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot number 59261626 expiry 06/01/15
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Reason for Recall:
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Aortic perfusion cannulae are intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Aortic cannulae in sizes 6Fr to 18Fr can be used in pediatric patient populations. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot number 59261626 expiry 06/01/15

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0135-2014

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