Reported Nov 26, 2014 · Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences Vent Catheters, . Packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Model Numbers:…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC · 12050 Lone Peak Pkwy · Draper, UT · 84020-9414

Is this the product you have?

  • Edwards Lifesciences Vent Catheters, . Packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch
  • Model NumbersE061, E060, PE062, EM012 Atrial Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left heart during short-term ( d 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Avoid direct ventriculotomy with entry into the left atrium across the mitral valve and into the left ventricle. Left Ventricular Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left ventricle during short-term ( 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Entrance is made into the left ventricle. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired. Vent Catheters may be used in pediatric or adult populations based on individual patient anatomy
Lot codes and dates
  • Lots

    200 of 200 codes

    • 59134589
    • 59346136
    • 59499481
    • 59609044
    • 59717943
    • 59138591
    • 59192007
    • 59149674
    • 59350916
    • 59514123
    • 59620244
    • 59723313
    • 59138592
    • 59199148
    • 59202405
    • 59370449
    • 59528372
    • 59625386
    • 59723318
    • 59148881
    • 59207364
    • 59222648
    • 59409903
    • 59528392
    • 59634884
    • 59735991
    • 59149673
    • 59211452
    • 59245610
    • 59414824
    • 59541717
    • 59651860
    • 59747795
    • 59149675
    • 59211456
    • 59245648
    • 59453572
    • 59555076
    • 59662625
    • 59758989
    • 59151406
    • 59216325
    • 59266772
    • 59456447
    • 59563964
    • 59680248
    • 59769429
    • 59161706
    • 59218844
    • 59283731
    • 59458072
    • 59568501
    • 59691477
    • 59774986
    • 59163769
    • 59229509
    • 59309184
    • 59463365
    • 59577224
    • 59695811
Amount recalled
157,305

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Edwards Lifesciences is conducting a field action on the Vent Catheters due to the potential for disruption of the white plastic coating on the stylet.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Dec 15, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:36 PM UTC

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