CryoLife, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1674-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BG3515-5 US 5mL BioGlue Surgical Adhesive. BioGlue Surgical Adhesive (BioGlue) is indicated for use as an adjunct to standard methods of achieving hemostasis (such as sutures and staples) in adult patients in open surgical repair of of large vessels (such as aorta, femoral, and carotid arteries).

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 25, 2014

Date Posted: June 11, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1674-2014

Event ID: 68150

Reason for Recall:

Serum albumin component monomer failed to meet internally established end of shelf-life specification.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 6190 units

Code Information:

12MUV034, 12MUX035, 12MUV069, 12MUV037, 12MUV038, 12MUV040, 12MUV041, 12MUV042, 12MUV043, 12MUV044, 12MUV045, 12MUV046, 12MUV047, 12MUV048, 12MUV049, 12MUV050, 12MUV051, 12MUV052, 12MUV053, 12MUV054, 12MUV055, 12MUV056, 12MUV057, 12MUV058, 12MUV059, 12MUV060, 12MUV061, 12MUV062, 12MUV063, 12MUV064, 12MUV065, 12MUV067, 12MUV068, 12MUV069, 12MUV070, 12MUV071, 12MUV072, 12MUV073, 12MUV074, 12MUV075, 12MUV076, 13MUV001, 13MUV002, 13MUV003, 13MUV004,

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the states of AL, AK,AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM , NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated