FDA Device

PALL Medical LeukoGuard LGB Arterial Line Leukocyte Reduction Filter with Bypass Loop, STERILE. CATALOG/MODEL/Reorder Number: LGB. CLASSIFICATION NAME: Filter, Blood, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Arterial Line. COMMON/USUAL NAME: Arterial Line Filter with Bypass Loop. -- Manufactured by: PALL NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR9 6TT, UK -- Device Listing # D000745. --- Designed to reduce the levels of circulating leukocytes and remove microemboli greater than 40 microns in size from the perfusate during extracorpor

Hazard

Potential for the housing of the arterial line Leukocyte Reduction Filter to separate before or during the priming procedure.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Pall Medical sent an "Important Customer Notification" letter dated May 26, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included a description of the problem, affected lots and provided recommendations including the return of the product. For additional information, please contact the firm at (516) 484-0263.

Products

PALL Medical LeukoGuard LGB Arterial Line Leukocyte Reduction Filter with Bypass Loop, STERILE. CATALOG/MODEL/Reorder Number: LGB. CLASSIFICATION NAME: Filter, Blood, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Arterial L
Brand
Pall Corporation
UPC
Catalog/Model/Reorder Number: LGB Lot # 10-405

Units Affected

232 units