Heartport Inc Route DirectFlow arterial cannula is intended to deliver oxygenated blood for cardiopulmonary bypass during surgery. The product also allows the hemostatic introduction and removal of the Heartport EndoClamp aortic catheter. DirectFlow arterial cannula, 24Fr, Product Code DFK24 (06723). The cannulas are also packaged in kits that have no specific lot numbers associated. The kits are identified as the ENDODIRECT System, Product codes ED241, 242, 243, 244. Recall
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Product
DirectFlow arterial cannula is intended to deliver oxygenated blood for cardiopulmonary bypass during surgery. The product also allows the hemostatic introduction and removal of the Heartport EndoClamp aortic catheter. DirectFlow arterial cannula, 24Fr, Product Code DFK24 (06723). The cannulas are also packaged in kits that have no specific lot numbers associated. The kits are identified as the ENDODIRECT System, Product codes ED241, 242, 243, 244.
Brand
Heartport Inc Route
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers 010367, 020342, 020378, 020379, 020380, 030353, 060358.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers 010367, 020342, 020378, 020379, 020380, 030353, 060358.
Heartport Inc Route is recalling DirectFlow arterial cannula is intended to deliver oxygenated blood for cardiopulmonary bypass durin due to Damaged hemostasis valves that prevent or present difficulty when inserting catheters.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Damaged hemostasis valves that prevent or present difficulty when inserting catheters.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall was first initiated on/about 10/2/03 by phone domestically from the Director of Marketing to the firm''s Sales Force (no phone script available). Following the initial phone call, formal recall letters were sent out on 10/6/03 to: Director of CV Suite; Director of the OR; and Director of Material Management of each hospital.
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As reported by FDA
CA, FL, GA, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, DC
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