FDA Device

Heartport Direct Flow Arterial Cannula, product code DFK24. The device is sold separately and also in the following Kit Model Numbers: EDNN241, EDnn242, EDNN243, and EDNN244.

Hazard

During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) the distal tip of the arterial cannula can become disconnected from the body of the cannula.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The recall was initiated on 4/27/2006. The hospitals were notified via letters to the Director of Material Management, Director of the OR as well as the Director of the Cardiovascular Suite in the US. The letters were sent via certified mail delivery. For international, notification was made to the J&J affiliates (Gargrave and Italy) by the European Authorized Representative. Each country will follow local procedures for notitying customers.

Products

Heartport Direct Flow Arterial Cannula, product code DFK24. The device is sold separately and also in the following Kit Model Numbers: EDNN241, EDnn242, EDNN243, and EDNN244.
Brand
Ethicon, Inc. US
UPC
Product Code DFK24 Lot Numbers: MS0206031; MS0206032; MS0505014; MS0505020; MS0605009; MS0605038; MS0605039; MS0705034; MS0705035; MS0705044; MS0905040; MS0905066; MS1105041; MS1105061; MS1205043.

Units Affected

368