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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1963-2013

Edwards Lifesciences Anastaflo Intravascular Shunt, Model code IVS12512, IVS1512, IVS17512, IVS2012, IVS2512, IVS3012, IVS1530, IVS2030 and IVS25 Anastaflo shunts are intended for use in preventing ischemia by shunting and/ or perfusing blood or cardioplegic solution distal to the anastomosis site during the construction of coronary artery bypass grafts30.

Published August 21, 2013 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the Anastaflo intravascular Shunt due to concerns of excessive adhesive on the shunt body that may interfere with suturing of by-pass grafts.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Distributor
Nationwide and the country of Canada
Lot
Model: IVS12512 Lots 58969460 to 59509355, Model: IVS1512 Lots 58914820 to 59518788, Model: IVS1530 Lots 58911395 to 59473506, Model: IVS17512 Lots 58903206 to 59546227, Model: IVS2012 Lots 58911394 to 59531271, Model: IVS2030 Lots 58932183 to 59504235, Model: IVS2512 Lots 58914819 to 59518801, Model: IVS2530 Lots 58919317 to 59463362, Model: IVS3012 Lots 58966707 to 59514116
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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