Endopledge Sinus Catheter Kit, REF: EP, 9 Fr x 18.9", Sterile EO, Sterile R, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Irvine, CA. Device is a three-lumen, 9 Fr catheter with an elastomeric balloon near its tip for occluding the coronary sinus in order to retrograde perfuse the coronary circulation. An 11 Fr catheter introducer sheath, which is compatible with the catheter contamination guard, is packaged with these catheters.
FDA Recall Z-2776-2011 · Posted 2011-07-11
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Recalling FirmEdwards Lifesciences, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDWF
Date Initiated2011-06-15
Date Terminated2012-06-01
Product Quantity2798 units
Reason for Recall
Possibility of separation of the introducer sheath from the hub on Coronary Sinus Catheters.
Firm Action
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC sent an Urgent Product Recall - Action Required letter dated June 15, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Cusotmers were instructed to check their inventory for any affected product and return all unused product from their stock to Edwards at:
Edwards Lifesciences
12060 Lone Peak Pkwy
Draper, UT 84020
Attention: Suzanne Carpenter, RGA #
Customers were instructed to contact Customer Service to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number and replacement product . Once customers verified their inventory, they were to complete the attached form and fax it to Edwards at (949) 250-3489. For any questions customers were instructed to call Edwards Customer Service at (800) 424-3278.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution.
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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