—#120020

Product

Edwards EndoReturn Arterial Cannula, model ER21B and ER23B Product Usage: The ThruPort EndoReturn arterial cannula kit (with or without hemostasis valve), an introducer, a guidewire,and a connector hub. The ThruPort catheter introducer sheath kit includes a wire reinforced cannula with hemostasis valve, an introducer, and a guidewire. The cannulae have a wire reinforced section to provide kink resistance and flexibility, tapered tips to aid in insertion and advancement into the femoral artery, a non-reinforced clamp site, a 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) barbed connector, and a hemostasis valve (available on some versions) that allows passage of catheters, such as the EndoClamp aortic catheter. The introducers accept a .038 in. (0.97 mm) guidewire and are marked to simplify assembly and indicate alignment. On some versions, a connector hub secures and immobilizes the introducer within the cannula for easier, one person insertion of the cannula/introducer assembly.

FDA product code: DWF — Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K971291
Affected lot / code info: Model ER21B Lots: 59496984, 59516933, 59516936, 59531385, 59531386 , 59543708 Model ER23B Lots: 59464327, 59484349, 59484350, 59484351, 59512146, 59513272, 59516940, 59534430, 59535739, 59541763

Why it was recalled

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the EndoReturn Arterial Cannula that were built with an incorrect component. This component can create a performance problem with the IntraClude IntraAortic Occlusion device.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Edwards sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 16, 2013 via Fed-Ex. The letter identified the affected product, problem and action to be taken. The letter included a Customer Acknowledgement Form to be completed and faxed to 800-422-9329 Attn: Recall Coordinator. If the customer does not send back the acknowledgement form, two additional contacts are made to notify the customer and request return of affected product. This is tracked by Edwards customer service and reported each week. Customer were requested to assess their inventory to assure that all affected product is identified and returned. Returned products will be destroyed. For questions call Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278.

Recalling firm

Firm: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Address: 12050 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, Utah 84020-9414

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide including Canada and VA sites.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-07-16
Posted by FDA: 2013-08-14
Terminated: 2016-11-30
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #120020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.