TandemLife ECLS Procedure Kit - V24/A17, Catalog Number 5740-2417 - Product Usage: The function of the 24Fr ProtekSolo Venous Cannula is to provide a conduit for blood to travel from the patient s venous system when connected to accessory extracorporeal equipment. The Venous Cannula is intended to cannulate vessels, perfuse vessels or organs and/or connect with accessory extracorporeal circulatory support equipment. The introducer is intended to facilitate proper insertion and placement of the cannula within the vessel for extracorporeal circulatory support. These devices are to be used by a trained physician only.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Number/UDI 141445/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141445, 141446/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141446, 141447/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141447, 141448/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141448, 141449/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141449, 141450/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141450, 141451/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141451, 141452/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141452, 141453/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141453, 141454/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141454, 141457/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141457 Expiration Date for all products - August 25, 2020
  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:
Cardiac Assist, Inc
Reason for Recall:
The kit contained a 29Fr ProtekDuo cannula instead of a 24Fr Protek Solo Venous cannula.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

TandemLife ECLS Procedure Kit - V24/A17, Catalog Number 5740-2417 - Product Usage: The function of the 24Fr ProtekSolo Venous Cannula is to provide a conduit for blood to travel from the patient s venous system when connected to accessory extracorporeal equipment. The Venous Cannula is intended to cannulate vessels, perfuse vessels or organs and/or connect with accessory extracorporeal circulatory support equipment. The introducer is intended to facilitate proper insertion and placement of the cannula within the vessel for extracorporeal circulatory support. These devices are to be used by a trained physician only.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Number/UDI 141445/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141445, 141446/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141446, 141447/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141447, 141448/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141448, 141449/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141449, 141450/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190423(21)00141450, 141451/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141451, 141452/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141452, 141453/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141453, 141454/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141454, 141457/ (01)00814112020517(17)200825(11)190429(21)00141457 Expiration Date for all products - August 25, 2020

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1106-2020

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