LifeSPARC recallZ-0311-2022 · Cardiac Assist, Inc · initiated Oct 14, 2021
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- 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.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Cardiac Assist, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- 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
Top label of the outer package of the collection kit Item 5820-3118 showed expiration date of 2022/05/01 (correct expiration date) while side label showed expiration date of 2021/05/01 (incorrect expiration date)
FDA root cause category: Error in labeling
What the company is doing
LiNova issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter (FA-CP-PIT-2021-003) dated October 13th, 2021 via e-mail on 14 October 2021. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: TandemLife recommends using the device as labelled and dispose the outer packaging. TandemLife kindly requests your execution of the following actions: 1. Using attached Response Form in Attachment 1 of this letter, please: - If you have already discarded of outer packaging prior to the receipt of this letter, please proceed to step 2 - Check your inventory for the presence of potentially affected kit contained within your ordered kit as per Table provided in Attachment 1; - Please dispose of the outer packaging of your impacted product upon notification of this letter. - Please use your devices as labelled on the device level labeling. 2. Return the attached Response Form in Attachment 1 by email to [email protected] to confirm appropriate corrective actions have been executed. Please return the Response Form even if each potentially affected device listed in Attachment 1 has already been used. For questions regarding this Medical Device Removal, please contact your TandemLife representative, or TandemLife Customer Quality at [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0311-2022
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Oct 14, 2021
- Recalling firm
- Cardiac Assist, Inc
- Quantity
- 7 units
- Product code
- DWF
- FDA submissions
- K160257
- Distribution
- US Distribution to states of: DC, MA, SC, and VA.
Product description
SHIP KIT, PROCEDURE KIT, PROTEKDUO LS - DL31 for temporary Cardiopulmonary bypass. Including the following components: a) 31 Fr ProtekDuo Veno-Venous Cannula Set b) LifeSPARC Pump c) 14Fr to 26 Fr Dilator Set d) TandemHeart Wrap. Kit Number: 5820-3118 Intended use is applicable to the intended use of specific devices included in the kit.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Serial Numbers: 872170, 872171, 872172, 872173, 872182, 872183, 872184. UDI: 01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872170; (01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872171; (01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872172; (01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872173; (01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872182; (01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872183; 01)00814112020791(17)220 501(22)220511(21) 872184
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- LifeSPARC 5820-3118Cardiacassist, Inc. · Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization1 recall0 reports
Product lines
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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