FDA Device

FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is a single use sterile device. It is a size 23 French with an outside diameter of 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) and an effective working length of 11.2 inch (28.5 cm). The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is an open lumen polymer tube incorporating wire reinforcement in distal sections. The distal sections of the cannula are perforated with multiple openings to allow increased fluid flow. The clear proximal section is not reinforced t

Hazard

A specific lot of the FlexFlowTM Venous Cannula, 200-200, is being recalled because it is sharper or pointier than expected.

What You Should Do

Remedy

LivaNova sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 28 2017, to all affected consignees. The letter instructed customer to isolate products belonging to the lot involved. The level of the effectiveness check is Level A, where 100% of the consignees will be contacted. The customers were requested to send back any affected product and to complete the attached Customer Response Form by fax to 303-467-6502 or by email to USFSN@livanova.com. For questions customers were advised to contact Customer Service at 800-.650-2623.

Products

FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is a single use sterile device. It is a size 23 French with an outside diameter of 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) and an effective
Brand
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
UPC
Lot: 181185; UDI: (01)10803622125812(240)200-200(17)200703(10)181185

Units Affected

40 units