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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

CryoValve SG Pulmonary Human Heart Valve. The valve is cryopreserved in a tissue culture medium containing cryoprotectants within the innermost pouch of a three-pouch packaging system. The packaging system not only withstands ultracold temperatures, but also allows for aseptic introduction of the valve into the operating environment. Supercooling by liquid nitrogen boost is begun prior to crystallization to minimize ice crystal damage to the valve matrix. Finally, the valve is transferred to a liquid nitrogen freezer for long-term storage at or below 135¿C. CryoValve SG is distributed in two anatomic configurations: pulmonary valve and conduit, and pulmonary valve.

Z-0652-2021

November 10, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
CryoLife, Inc.
Event
Event 86890
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0652-2021

Official wording

Reason: On November 10, 2020, it was discovered that there are post- processing microbial culture test failures for other allografts, processed using a TRIS saline solution lot that was also used in processing allografts subjected to the recall.

Code information: Model/Catalog Number: SGPV00 Serial Numbers: 11685214, 11685554, and 11682491 UDI: 00877234000447

Distribution pattern: Distributed nationwide to GA, AZ, TX, MO, and OK.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    On November 10, 2020, it was discovered that there are post- processing microbial culture test failures for other allografts, processed using a TRIS saline solution lot that was also used in processing allografts subjected to the recall.