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Open, Classified

SHIP KIT, PROCEDURE KIT, PROTEKDUO LS - DL31 for temporary Cardiopulmonary bypass. Including the following components: a) 31 Fr ProtekDuo Veno-Venous Cannula Set b) LifeSPARC Pump c) 14Fr to 26 Fr Dilator Set d) TandemHeart Wrap. Kit Number: 5820-3118 Intended use is applicable to the intended use of specific devices included in the kit.

FDA Recall Z-0311-2022 · Posted None

Recalling FirmCardiac Assist, Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeDWF
Date Initiated2021-10-14
Product Quantity7 units

Reason for Recall

Top label of the outer package of the collection kit Item 5820-3118 showed expiration date of 2022/05/01 (correct expiration date) while side label showed expiration date of 2021/05/01 (incorrect expiration date)

Firm Action

LiNova issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter (FA-CP-PIT-2021-003) dated October 13th, 2021 via e-mail on 14 October 2021. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: TandemLife recommends using the device as labelled and dispose the outer packaging. TandemLife kindly requests your execution of the following actions: 1. Using attached Response Form in Attachment 1 of this letter, please: - If you have already discarded of outer packaging prior to the receipt of this letter, please proceed to step 2 - Check your inventory for the presence of potentially affected kit contained within your ordered kit as per Table provided in Attachment 1; - Please dispose of the outer packaging of your impacted product upon notification of this letter. - Please use your devices as labelled on the device level labeling. 2. Return the attached Response Form in Attachment 1 by email to [email protected] to confirm appropriate corrective actions have been executed. Please return the Response Form even if each potentially affected device listed in Attachment 1 has already been used. For questions regarding this Medical Device Removal, please contact your TandemLife representative, or TandemLife Customer Quality at [email protected].

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to states of: DC, MA, SC, and VA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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