RecallDepth

Cobe Optima XP Hollow Fiber Membrane Oxygenator, Non-Sterile, Catalog Number 436422974, COBE Cardiovascular, Inc.. (shipped International only for use in Heart/Lung packs)

This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 24, 2006).

Company
Cobe Cardiovascular, Inc
Recall Initiated
June 26, 2006
Posted
August 24, 2006
Terminated
August 8, 2011
Recall Number
Z-1428-06
Quantity
30 units (Australia)
Firm Location
Arvada, CO
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Cooling and rewarming time is extended. Efficiency of the heat exchangers is reduced because many of the folds that are critical to heat exchange on the blood side of the units were blocked with a metalic material, thus decreasing the surface area needed for proper heat transfer.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution --- USA including VA facilities in CO, GA, MO and countries of Australia, Canada, Italy, and Japan

Lot / Code Info

Lot number 0610800082.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Consignees were notified by letter on 06/26/2006.

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