Gish Biomedical Inc: The GISH Vision Blood Cardioplegia System with GBS coating (a non-leaching heparin coating) (product desgination VBCXGBS) consists of an extracorporeal heat exhanger and fluid administration set. The heat exchanger consists of a one piece, stainless steel bellows-configured heat exchanger as the primary element to effect heat exchange. This element is encased by a polycarbonate housing, which directs the blood through the convolutions, and therefore improves heat exchange, minimizes priming volume, and reduces shunting. All materials of the heat exchanger are biocompatible. The device allows for the monitoring of pressure and allows for trapping and removal of air. Additionally, the device includes an integral bubble trap, gross filter and pressure relief device designed to open in the event of excessive fluid pressure during use. Solutions are delivered to the patient through a roller pump through the table line extension and appropriate cannula.

Recall number

Z-0575-06

Recalling firm

Gish Biomedical Inc

Product

The GISH Vision Blood Cardioplegia System with GBS coating (a non-leaching heparin coating) (product desgination VBCXGBS) consists of an extracorporeal heat exhanger and fluid administration set. The heat exchanger consists of a one piece, stainless steel bellows-configured heat exchanger as the primary element to effect heat exchange. This element is encased by a polycarbonate housing, which directs the blood through the convolutions, and therefore improves heat exchange, minimizes priming volume, and reduces shunting. All materials of the heat exchanger are biocompatible. The device allows for the monitoring of pressure and allows for trapping and removal of air. Additionally, the device includes an integral bubble trap, gross filter and pressure relief device designed to open in the event of excessive fluid pressure during use. Solutions are delivered to the patient through a roller pump through the table line extension and appropriate cannula.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2005-11-28

Posted

2006-03-01

Terminated

2007-06-21

Reason

The coated Gish Vision Blood Cardioplegia Systems are associated with an increased incidence of heat exchanger leaks.

Root cause

Other

Action

The firm faxed all initial consignees a letter notifying them of the recall and the affected lots involved. The consignee was instructed to immediately inspect their inventory, and if any units of the affected product remain, the consignee is to contact Gish Biomedical Customer Service at 866-221-9911. The consignee is to provide catalogue number, lot number and quantity and state the reason for replacement is the recall letter. Gish Customer Service, in conjunction with the sales representative and customer pack office, will work with the consignee in an effort to resolve inventory and configuration issues.

Quantity

1, 216

Distribution

CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY

Lot, serial or model codes

315402, 307412, 336406, 010506, 067511, 080507, 171510, 220523, 336410, 005504, 031514, 087515, 143509, 157511, 199513, 234518, 262511, 0535818, 180501, 348420, 053515, 249512, 125515, 157527, 178525, 130500, 241500, 133500, 320408, 234515, 285417, 313418, 334408, 024507, 053510, 117501, 122508, 151509, 210510, 220526, 224519, 328415, 053511, 067515, 157509, 178520, 199510, 266509, 067518, 101520, 220530, 270503, 348400

510(k) numbers

["K040355"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

DTZ

Firm FEI

2021836

Firm city

Rancho Santa Margarita

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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