EndoClamp aortic catheter label reading in part: "CARDIOVATIONS EndoClamp aortic catheter 65 cm,STERILE R, REF EC65, Edwards Lifesciences LLC Irvine, CA 92614-5686" The device is a 10.5Fr wirewound, three-lumen catheter with a balloon near its tip for occluding the ascending aorta. Indicated for use in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The catheter occludes the ascending aorta, vents the aortic root and allows delivery of cardioplegia solution to arrest the heart. The pressure lumen allows monitoring of the aortic root pressure.
FDA Recall Z-0085-2010 · Posted 2009-11-06
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Recalling FirmEdwards Lifesciences Research Medical, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDXC
Date Initiated2009-09-24
Date Terminated2012-04-25
Product Quantity2,737 total
Reason for Recall
Spontaneous balloon rupture during use of the product.
Firm Action
Customers were notified by an Urgent - Product Recall letter, dated 9/29/09, and instructed to check their inventory, identify any unused product and return it to the company. Customers are to contact Customer Service Organization at 1-800-424-3278 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number, information concerning replacement product, and if they have any questions.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- US, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Thailand.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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