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Cryolife Inc: CryoValve Allograft, Heart valve.

Recall number
Z-0719-03
Recalling firm
Cryolife Inc
Product
CryoValve Allograft, Heart valve.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2003-02-24
Posted
2003-04-10
Terminated
2004-07-23
Reason
Pre-processing cultures detected certain microorganisms in donor tissue.
Root cause
Other
Action
Consignees were first notified by telephone on 2/24/2003 with follow up letter on March 6, 2003 and were advised, if the tissue had not yet been implanted, to remove tissue from implantable inventory and place it into quarantine. CryoLife will provide specific instructions for returning the tissue. A stamped, self-addressed postcard was provided to confirm receipt of the notice and to provide information regarding the disposition of the tissue.
Quantity
2 individual heart valve allografts.
Distribution
Heart allografts were distributed to two hospitals in OH and Quebec, Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
Aortic Valve & Conduit, Donor #29976, Serial #6212891, Model #AV00 and Pulmonary Valve & Conduit Donor #51562, Serial #7093095, Model #PV00
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MIE
Firm FEI
3001451326
Firm city
Kennesaw
Firm state
GA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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