FDA Device

CryoValve Allograft, heart valve

Hazard

Microorganisms were detected in distributed donor tissue.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Medical facilities were contacted by CryoLife Technical Representatives via letter on/about 2/20/2003 to alert the facility of the removal and to determine the disposition of the allografts. Firms were advised, if the tissue has not been implanted, not to implant or distribute the tissue and to place it into quarantine. Consignees were to contact CryoLife''s Regulatory Affairs Department-Field Assurance, and a representative would issue a Return Materials Authorization number and will provide specific instructions for returning the tissue. There is a stamped, self addressed postcard attached to affirm receipt of the notification.

Products

CryoValve Allograft, heart valve
Brand
Cryolife Inc
UPC
Donor #61266, Serial # 7701969, Model #AV00; Donor #63307, Serial #7899279, Model # SGAV00; Donor #64489, Serial #7869356, Model # SGPV00; Donor #65674, Serial # 7957300 Model #SGPV00; Donor #64879, Serial # 7883273, Model #SGPV00; Donor #64697, Serial #7876274, Model #PV00.

Units Affected

There were six (6) individual heart valve allografts.