Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobial*Heparin Coating), REF:831HF75
FDA Recall Z-0338-2007 · Posted 2007-01-05
Recalling FirmEdwards Lifesciences Technology SARL
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYG
Date Initiated2006-11-27
Date Terminated2012-01-23
Product Quantity1,110 units
Reason for Recall
Misbranding-One lot of Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters, Model 831HF75, lot 246HC197 was labeled with different model information (831F75) on the edge label . The edge label states the model is 831F75 which incorrectly indicates that product does NOT contain an antimicrobial heparin coating. (The tray lid label correctly states the model is 831HF75, containing the heparin coating)
Firm Action
Edwards initiated the recall in the US by sending a Customer Letter by Federal Express on November 28, 2006, along with a Q&A to their customers Service and Direct Customers to facilitate the uderstanding of the recall and the request for verification and return of all unused product.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution ----USA and countries of Columbia and Venezuela.
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.