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CryoLife, Inc.: Pulmonary Valve & Conduit SG Used in heart surgery

Recall number
Z-1219-2011
Recalling firm
CryoLife, Inc.
Product
Pulmonary Valve & Conduit SG Used in heart surgery
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-01-07
Posted
2011-02-11
Terminated
2011-11-01
Reason
A pre-processing culture performed on a companion allograft (Aortic Valve & Conduct SG) tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm, Cryolife, sent an "Urgent-Human Tissue Recall" letter dated January 7, 2011 to the consignee/customer. The letter describe the product, problem and action to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to determine if any additional patient surveillance or intervention was necessary, and to complete and return the enclosed postcard affirming that the notification was received. If you have any questions, please contact Cryolife's Medical Director at 1-678-290-4403.
Quantity
One
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA state of: MI
Lot, serial or model codes
Serial Number 9748180
510(k) numbers
["K083106"]
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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