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Edwards Lifesciences EZ Glide Aortic Cannula EZC21TARecalls & reported problems

Edwards Lifesciences LLC · EZ GLIDE Aortic Cannula · Class 2

All models of Edwards Lifesciences EZ Glide Aortic Cannula (7)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00690103174199), received between Aug 19, 2019 and Aug 19, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Disconnection” (1 report).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K123370); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Disconnection1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 19, 2019Disconnection

    A (B)(6) Y.O. MALE UNDERGOING CARDIAC SURGERY. ~2HRS INTO PROCEDURE, AORTIC CANNULA SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED AT THE PRE-FABRICATED CONNECTION SITE ON THE CANNULA ADJACENT TO CPB TUBING CONNECTION. SURGICAL TEAM IMMEDIATELY CREATED NEW CONNECTION & WAS ABLE TO FILL CANNULA TO AVOID ENTRY OF ANY AIR. PROCEDURE COMPLETED. NO PATIENT HARM OR ADVERSE EFFECT NOTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8912691 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K123370. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0420-2020 · Oct 22, 2019 · Terminated
    EZ Glide Aortic Cannula, 24 Fr. (8.0mm) x 37.6 cm (14.8") 3/8" (9.5 mm) vented connector , RX Only, Sterile EC, Made in Mexico, UDI: 00690103172119 for the following REF #s (UDI):
  • Z-3027-2018 · Mar 7, 2018 · Terminated
    Edwards Lifesciences Aortic Perfusion Cannula, 24F x 30CM, resterilized.
  • Z-3028-2018 · Mar 7, 2018 · Terminated
    Edwards Lifesciences EZ Glide Aortic Cannula, 24F x 37.6CM, resterilized.
  • Z-0134-2014 · Aug 26, 2013 · Terminated
    Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Edwards Lifesciences femoral access

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