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Proplege Coronary Sinus Catheter model PR9, 11 French… recallZ-1322-2013 · Edwards Lifesciences, LLC · initiated Jan 25, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Edwards Lifesciences, LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain Proplege Coronary Sinus Catheter, model PR9 due to confirmed reports of blood leakage through the hemostasis valve in the introducer that is kitted with the catheter.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Edwards Lifesciences sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated February 1, 2013. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review entire inventory for the affected product, quarantine and return to Edwards. Contact Customer Services at 800-424-3278 for any question, to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number and replacement product.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1322-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 25, 2013
Posted by the FDA
May 14, 2013
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Quantity
807
Product code
DWF
FDA submissions
K120780
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of: MD, NY, PA, CA, FL, AZ, AL, TX, VA, OH, MO, NC, GA, TN, CO, OR, SC, ME, IL, HI, NJ, WA, WI, CT, KY, LA and Canada.

Product description

Proplege Coronary Sinus Catheter model PR9, 11 French Introducer, kitted with PR9. Product Usage: The catheter introducer sheath kit provides access to the central venous circulation to facilitate catheter and guidewire insertion. The Proplege coronary sinus catheter provides retrograde cardioplegia during cardiopulmonary by-pass surgery.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model PR9, lot numbers: 59385159, 59385164, 59385204, 59398000, 59398006, 59398008, 59400402, 59423199, 59423200, 59385159, 59385164, 59385204, 59398000, 59398006.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K120780 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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