Edwards Lifesciences, LLC: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 13 medical device recalls made by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Proplege Coronary Sinus Catheter model PR9, 11 French Introducer, kitted with PR9. Product Usage: The catheter introducer sheath kit provides access to the central venous circulation to facilitate catheter and guidewire insertion. The Proplege coronary sinus catheter provides retrograde cardioplegia during cardiopulmonary by-pass surgery.
• 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.
• Edwards Lifesciences Anastaflo Intravascular Shunt, Model code IVS12512, IVS1512, IVS17512, IVS2012, IVS2512, IVS3012, IVS1530, IVS2030 and IVS25 Anastaflo shunts are intended for use in preventing ischemia by shunting and/ or perfusing blood or cardioplegic solution distal to the anastomosis site during the construction of coronary artery bypass grafts30.
• Pressure Monitoring sets with VAMP Plus closed blood sampling system model # T001691A, PXVP0566, PXVP2260, PXVP0826, PXVP0827, PXVP2284AT3, PXVP23X3AT3, T398807D, T100605B, T001762A, T391T00A, VP2. Blood sampling system used on patients requiring periodic withdrawal of blood samples.
• Edwards Lifesciences Crimpers, Model 9100CR23. The Crimpers are used to crimp the transcatheter heart valve onto the delivery system prior to use.
• "***Flo Trac Sensor Model MHD85***" Sterile, single use kit that monitors pressures when attached to pressure monitoring catheters.
• QuickDraw Venous Cannula with Insertion Kit. ThruPort Systmes. Models QD22 (22 Fr) and QD25 (25 Fr). The product is packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Two pouches (cannula and accessories) go into one shelf carton. One shelf carton goes in one shipper carton. Use of the QuickDraw venous cannula is indicated for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. The QuickDraw venous cannula serves to drain non-oxygenated blood from the venae cavae or right atrium during cardiopulmonary bypass. The product is packaged sterile and nona¿ pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch.
• Edwards Lifesciences Crimpers, Model 9100CR26. The Crimpers are used to crimp the transcatheter heart valve onto the delivery system prior to use.
• Edwards Lifesciences EMBOL-X Glide Protection System; Model Numbers: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D. The EMBOL-X access device is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (less than or equal to0¿ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.
• Edwards Lifesciences Duraflo coated Femoral Cannula. Product Usage: The cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin-coated blood path is desired. The femoral arterial cannulae are wire-reinforced, thin-wall cannulae.
• Edwards Lifesciences Suction Wand, models S099 and S0998B Suction wands are intended for hand held use and pericardial sumps are intended for stationary use in removing excess fluid from the surgical field.
• Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Edwards Lifesciences femoral access cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediatric populations or adult populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to flow rates. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.
• Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Aortic perfusion cannulae are intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Aortic cannulae in sizes 6Fr to 18Fr can be used in pediatric patient populations. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.