Reported Jan 6, 2016 · Terminated
Valve XS Atrium Retractor FC429R 52154756 The Valve XS Atrium Lift Retractor is used in heart surgery. The retractor is…
Aesculap, Inc.
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: Aesculap, Inc. · 3773 Corporate Pkwy · Center Valley, PA · 18034-8217
Is this the product you have?
- Valve XS Atrium Retractor FC429R 52154756 The Valve XS Atrium Lift Retractor is used in heart surgery. The retractor is used for the temporary dilation of the left atrium in mitral valve surgery and for assistance in tricuspid valve surgery.
- Lot codes and dates
- Product Information All lots affected Product Description FC424R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade50X35 FC425R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade60X35 FC426R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade70X35 FC428R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade50X45 FC429R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade60X45 FC430R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade70X45 FC431R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade25X20 FC432R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade25X25 FC433R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade40X25 FC434R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade50X25 FC435R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade25X40 FC436R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade25X50 FC420R Valve XS Atrium Lift Ret. Blade Complete Set
- Amount recalled
- 41
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
AAG received a customer complaint that corrosion had been found by a hospitals central sterile service department on the ball joint of an FC424R blade. Investigation revealed that the corrosion was due to incorrect material used in the manufacturing of the disk spring of the ball joint by the supplier
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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