FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#165357

Product

Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), Model: 9600TFX, Size: 26 mm

FDA product code
NPTAortic Valve, Prosthesis, Percutaneously Delivered
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Unknown
PMA numbers
P140031
Affected lot / code info
Use By: 2020-01-24, Serial #: 6005731, UDI #: (01)00690103194357(17)200124(21)6005731

Why it was recalled

SAPIEN 3 THV was packaged with the incorrect valve size with respect to the label.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling False and Misleading

Action the firm took

On 06/11/2018, the firm sent an Urgent Product Recall notice, via sales representative hand delivery, to the customer requesting they return the customer response form and the affected device. The customer was advised to call Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278, if they had any additional questions.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
NJ

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-06-11
Terminated
2019-05-23
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #165357. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.