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Edwards Lifesciences, LLC: Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 151HF7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.

Recall number
Z-2197-2012
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Product
Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 151HF7. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-05-11
Posted
2012-08-12
Terminated
2014-06-17
Reason
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a J-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
Quantity
32,145 units for all products in Recall Event
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Japan, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, (Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Taiwan, Thailand), Latin America, (Chile, Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and Honduras).
Lot, serial or model codes
59163071, 59174300, 59178366, 59233787
510(k) numbers
["K810352"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DYG
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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