Recall Z-0918-2014— Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, initiated 2014-01-20, terminated 2014-03-24. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Crimper Model 9100CR26 The Crimper is indicated for use in preparing the Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve for implantation.. Reason: Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lot numbers of the 26mm transcatheter heart valve crimper because they may not open sufficiently when the handle is rotated in the full open position. As a result, user may have difficulty fitting a 26mm Sapien transcatheter heart valve into the crimper orifice when preparing the valve for crimping..

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-01-20
Terminated
2014-03-24
Firm location
Draper, UT, United States

Product description

Crimper Model 9100CR26 The Crimper is indicated for use in preparing the Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve for implantation.

Reason for recall

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lot numbers of the 26mm transcatheter heart valve crimper because they may not open sufficiently when the handle is rotated in the full open position. As a result, user may have difficulty fitting a 26mm Sapien transcatheter heart valve into the crimper orifice when preparing the valve for crimping.

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