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Edwards Lifesciences Technology SARL: Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobial*Heparin Coating), REF:831HF75

Recall number
Z-0338-2007
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences Technology SARL
Product
Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobial*Heparin Coating), REF:831HF75
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-11-27
Posted
2007-01-05
Terminated
2012-01-23
Reason
Misbranding-One lot of Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters, Model 831HF75, lot 246HC197 was labeled with different model information (831F75) on the edge label . The edge label states the model is 831F75 which incorrectly indicates that product does NOT contain an antimicrobial heparin coating. (The tray lid label correctly states the model is 831HF75, containing the heparin coating)
Root cause
Other
Action
Edwards initiated the recall in the US by sending a Customer Letter by Federal Express on November 28, 2006, along with a Q&A to their customers Service and Direct Customers to facilitate the uderstanding of the recall and the request for verification and return of all unused product.
Quantity
1,110 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution ----USA and countries of Columbia and Venezuela.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model Number: 831FH75 Lot Number: 246HC197 Expiration Date: Feb. 2008
510(k) numbers
["K812563"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DYG
Firm FEI
2648045
Firm city
Anasco
Firm state
PR
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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