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Edwards Lifesciences, LLC: "***Flo Trac Sensor Model MHD85***" Sterile, single use kit that monitors pressures when attached to pressure monitoring catheters.

Recall number
Z-2189-2013
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Product
"***Flo Trac Sensor Model MHD85***" Sterile, single use kit that monitors pressures when attached to pressure monitoring catheters.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-07-31
Posted
2013-09-11
Terminated
2017-04-14
Reason
The Edwards Lifesciences FloTrac Sensor is being recalled due to a manufacturing non-conformance related to incorrect packaging configuration where the IFU was placed on top of the Tyvek instead of being placed at the bottom of the box. There is no evidence available at this time that could validate the sterility of this incorrect packaging configuration.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
Edwards Lifesciences initiated a US recall via an Urgent Product Recall letter dated July 31, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised that an Edweards Lifesciences representative would come to their facility to retrieve the affected device. A device replacement would be provided to the customer. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Confirmation Form and give it to the Edwards Lifesciences representative that will come to their facility. For customers with questions were instruct4ed to call Edwards Customers Service at 1-800-424-3278. For questions regarding this recall call 972-410-7100.
Quantity
35 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including MO and MI.
Lot, serial or model codes
595531157
510(k) numbers
["K043065"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DRS
Firm FEI
2015691
Firm city
Irvine
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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