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Health product recall

FEM-FLEX II CANNULA (2015-03-25)

Starting date:
March 25, 2015
Posting date:
April 27, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53079

Recalled Products

  1. FEM-FLEX II FEMORAL ARTERIAL CANNULA
  2. FEM-FLEX II VENOUS CANNULA

Reason

Through post market surveillance, Edwards Lifesciences has identified a potential health risk to patients regarding the use of Fem-Flex II femoral arterial cannula, sizes 8, 10, and 12 French only. Edwards has received one customer complaint regarding a released wire, located at the tip area of the cannula, which was identified prior to use. Although the condition does not affect the functionality of the cannula, there is potential patient safety risk if a protruding wire is not detected prior to use.

Affected products

A. FEM-FLEX II FEMORAL ARTERIAL CANNULA

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • FEMII008A
  • FEMII008AT
  • FEMII010A
  • FEMII010AT
  • FEMII012A
  • FEMII012AT
Companies
Manufacturer
Edwards Lifesciences Llc
1 Edwards Way
Irvine
California
UNITED STATES

B. FEM-FLEX II VENOUS CANNULA

Lot or serial number
  • 59723307
  • 59751074
  • 59796683
  • 59849119
  • 59849124
  • 59873250
  • 59873251
  • 59873252
  • 59890924
Model or catalog number
  • FEMII008V
  • FEMII010V
  • FEMII012V
Companies
Manufacturer
Edwards Lifesciences Llc
1 Edwards Way
Irvine
California
UNITED STATES