FDA Device

CryoValve, Aortic Valve & Conduit

Hazard

Tissues taken from a donor whose blood culture was found positive for Serratia marcescens, was distributed.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Hospitals were notified by letter on 3/24/2008. They were advised not to implanted the tissue and if implanted, they do not recommend explant unless medically necessary. A self addressed, stamped post card was included to confirm receipt of the notification. Serial number 8895391 was reported implanted. Serial number 8895131 was returned to CryoLife for destruction.

Products

CryoValve, Aortic Valve & Conduit
Brand
CryoLife, Inc.
UPC
Donor number 87732, Serial number 8895131

Units Affected

1 tissue