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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Edwards Lifesciences Crimpers, Model 9100CR26. The Crimpers are used to crimp the transcatheter heart valve onto the delivery system prior to use.

Z-1135-2013

March 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Event
Event 64747
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
6,117 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1135-2013

Official wording

Reason: Holes in the sterile barrier pouch may be caused by handling of the device during manufacturing or once pouches have been removed from the unit box and stored on the shelf by customers.

Code information: Models 9100CR26, all lot numbers.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Holes in the sterile barrier pouch may be caused by handling of the device during manufacturing or once pouches have been removed from the unit box and stored on the shelf by customers.