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Device product

Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Edwards Lifesciences femoral access cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediatric populations or adult populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to flow rates. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.

Z-0134-2014

August 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Event
Event 66112
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
80 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0134-2014

Official wording

Reason: Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.

Code information: Lot number 59388992 expiry 1/1/16

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.