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Device product

Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Aortic perfusion cannulae are intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Aortic cannulae in sizes 6Fr to 18Fr can be used in pediatric patient populations. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.

Z-0135-2014

August 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Event
Event 66112
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
140 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0135-2014

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 59261626 expiry 06/01/15

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.