FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC: Edwards Lifesciences EMBOL-X Glide Protection System; Model Numbers: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D. The EMBOL-X access device is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (less than or equal to0 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.
- Recall number
- Z-0091-2014
- Recalling firm
- Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
- Product
- Edwards Lifesciences EMBOL-X Glide Protection System; Model Numbers: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D. The EMBOL-X access device is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (less than or equal to0 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2013-09-16
- Posted
- 2013-10-31
- Terminated
- 2017-03-10
- Reason
- Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of EMBOL-X Glide Protection System due to deformation of the cannula tip.
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- The firm, Edwards Lifesciences, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE PRODUCT RECALL-ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated September 16, 2013 via Fed-Ex to its consignees/customers. Consignees were asked to review inventory for the cannulae and remove the cannulae from any kits received; quarantine affected material at site and return product to Edwards LIfesciences, Attn: Santosh Bhagat, 12050 Lone Peak Drive, Draper, UT 84020, Attention: RECALL, RGA #; call Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278 to obtain RGA# and replacement product (note: the filter is not affected and does not have to be returned with the cannulae); and complete and return the attached acknowledgment form via fax to Edwards Customer Service at 800-422-9329 within three days of receipt of this Field Safety Notice. If you have any questions, please call Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278 from the hours 6:00am - 4:30pm PST or contact your Edwards' sales representative concerning the recall.
- Quantity
- 12,034
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and country of: Canada.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Model No: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K022071","K102420"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- DWF
- Firm FEI
- 1713910
- Firm city
- Draper
- Firm state
- UT
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- b87518bfe2e8
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- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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