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Health product recall

IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device (2015-05-08)

Starting date:
May 8, 2015
Posting date:
June 15, 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-53775

Recalled Products

  1. IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device

Reason

Edwards Lifesciences has identified a potential safety risk which may occur during the use of the intraclude intra-aortic occlusion device (ICF100), used in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Edwards has received a limited number of reports regarding device damage on the strain relief near the hub area. Some of the reports have also indicated blood leakage in this area. When damage exists, blood loss can occur because blood can fill the device between the lumen shaft and the strain relief and leak from the area. No injuries or blood transfusions have been reported. In a worst case scenario with no mitigation, blood loss can occur during use of the device.

Affected products

A. IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number
  • ICF100
Companies
Manufacturer
Edwards Lifesciences Llc
1 Edwards Way
Irvine
California
UNITED STATES