Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2780-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Report date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Quantity | 759 units |
| Location | Draper, UT, United States |
Official product description
ThruPort Knot Pusher. This device is sold individually (Model KP1) and as part of the ThruPort Valve Placement Pack (Model VPP). packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. The Knot Pusher is a sterile disposable plastic rod used to advance extracorporeal suture knots during minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Why the product was recalled
The configuration of the slot at the tip of the knot pusher may inhibit intended ease of use. Fraying or splitting of the suture could occur, which could compromise the integrity of the suture knot.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : Canada, Japan and Europe.
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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