[Recalled] Edwards Lifesciences Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters Model 131F7J. For use in patients who require hemodynamic monitoring. — The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints rela… | FDA 2012-05

This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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