Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1705-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Report date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | May 14, 2019 |
| Quantity | 6552 |
| Location | Irvine, CA, United States |
Official product description
IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device, REF: ICF100, 10.5 Fr (3.5 mm) X 39.4" (100 cm), Rx Only, Sterile EO The IntraClude intra-aortic occlusion device is indicated for use in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. The IntraClude intra-aortic occlusion device occludes and vents the ascending aorta when the balloon is inflated.
Why the product was recalled
Possibility of balloon rupture in intra-aortic occlusion devices. If the balloon bursts during cardiopulmonary bypass, the heart can fill and warm, the operative site may be obscured, and the device will need to be exchanged or operative strategy would need to change, including placement of an external cross-clamp, conversion to an open procedure, or performing the procedure under fibrillation.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: UT, GA, NJ, CA, OH, PA, AL, FL, TN, TX, ME, MA, IN, MS, NY, VA, MI, IL, CO, OR, WA, SC, AZ, SD, MO, CT, OK, NV, WV, WI, NC, MN, KY; and countries of: United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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