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Terminated

Cobe Optima XP Hollow Fiber Membrane Oxygenator, Non-Sterile, Catalog Number 436422974, COBE Cardiovascular, Inc.. (shipped International only for use in Heart/Lung packs)

FDA Recall Z-1428-06 · Posted 2006-08-24

Recalling FirmCobe Cardiovascular, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDTZ
Date Initiated2006-06-26
Date Terminated2011-08-08
Product Quantity30 units (Australia)

Reason for Recall

Cooling and rewarming time is extended. Efficiency of the heat exchangers is reduced because many of the folds that are critical to heat exchange on the blood side of the units were blocked with a metalic material, thus decreasing the surface area needed for proper heat transfer.

Firm Action

Consignees were notified by letter on 06/26/2006.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution --- USA including VA facilities in CO, GA, MO and countries of Australia, Canada, Italy, and Japan

Official Source

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

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