Thin-Flex Venous Return Cannulae, 33/43 FR. x 39 cm, REF TF3343O, Sterile EO, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Irvine, CA 92614 Intended for cannula drainage of the superior and inferior vena cava during extracorporeal circulation for a duration of less than and equal to 6 hours.
Hazard
Reinforcement spring may detach from the cannula body resulting in reduced venous blood return flow.
What You Should Do
Remedy
All domestic consignees were notified by a Product Recall letter on 07/15/2008 via FedEx. They were instructed to check their inventory for any affected product and return all unused product from their stock to Edwards. Customers are to contact Customer Service Organization to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number and replacement product. Once inventory has been verified, the attached form needs to be completed and faxed to Edwards so that customer awareness can be confirmed. International accounts were notified on 07/14/2008.
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Products
Thin-Flex Venous Return Cannulae, 33/43 FR. x 39 cm, REF TF3343O, Sterile EO, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Irvine, CA 92614
Intended for cannula drainage of the superior and inferior vena cava during ex
- Brand
- Edwards Lifesciences Research Medical, Inc.
- UPC
- Lot Number 58449974
Units Affected
707 units