RecallDepth

Pulmonary Hemi-Artery SG Used in heart surgery

Company
Cryolife Inc
Recall Initiated
February 17, 2011
Posted
March 4, 2011
Terminated
April 24, 2012
Recall Number
Z-1561-2011
Quantity
One
Firm Location
Kennesaw, GA

Reason for Recall

Staphylococcus aureus (not methicillin resistant) identified in companion tissue.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AZ & NV

Lot / Code Info

Serial No. 9528019 - Model SGPH00

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

CryoLife Inc. issued a letter to the physician on February 17, 2011, advising him of the results of the testing performed on a companion cardiac allograft. The letter did not recommend explant of the allograft or special antimicrobial treatment of the patient unless medically necessary. The physician was asked to complete and return the enclosed, stamped, self-addressed postcard affirming the receipt of the notification. For any questions the physician was advised to call 770-419-3355.

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