FDA Device

Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobial*Heparin Coating), REF:831HF75

Hazard

Misbranding-One lot of Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters, Model 831HF75, lot 246HC197 was labeled with different model information (831F75) on the edge label . The edge label states the model is 831F75 which incorrectly indicates that product does NOT contain an antimicrobial heparin coating. (The tray lid label correctly states the model is 831HF75, containing the heparin coating)

What You Should Do

Remedy

Edwards initiated the recall in the US by sending a Customer Letter by Federal Express on November 28, 2006, along with a Q&A to their customers Service and Direct Customers to facilitate the uderstanding of the recall and the request for verification and return of all unused product.

Products

Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobial*Heparin Coating), REF:831HF75
Brand
Edwards Lifesciences Technology SARL
UPC
Model Number: 831FH75 Lot Number: 246HC197 Expiration Date: Feb. 2008

Units Affected

1,110 units