—#110079

Product

Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 141F7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.

FDA product code: DQO — Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K915726
Affected lot / code info: 59194300, 59203362, 59216087, 59233785, 59243242

Why it was recalled

The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a J-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.

Recalling firm

Firm: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Address: 1 Edwards Way, Irvine, California 92614-5688

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Japan, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, (Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Taiwan, Thailand), Latin America, (Chile, Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and Honduras).

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-05-11
Posted by FDA: 2012-08-12
Terminated: 2014-06-17
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #110079. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.