Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1100-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Report date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Quantity | 2715 units |
| Location | Irvine, CA, United States |
Official product description
Edwards Lifesciences(R) IntraClude(TM) Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device is a 10.5 Fr (3.5mm), triple lumen, 100cm long catheter with an elastomeric balloon near its distal tip designed to occlude the ascending aorta in order to partition the aortic root from arterial circulation. The balloon expands to occlude a range of aorta sizes from 20 to 40 mm. The large central lumen of the IntraClude Device serves three functions: accommodating the guidewire, delivering cardioplegia solution to the aortic root, and venting fluid and air from the aortic root. The two remaining lumens serve as conduits for balloon inflation/deflation and aortic root pressure monitoring.
Why the product was recalled
Edwards Lifesciences has received a limited number of customer reports regarding an inter-lumen leak between the cardioplegia lumen and pressure lumen in the device.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France Germany, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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