PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Certitude Delivery System and any associated Multipacks Models - 9600CT20A, 9600CT23A, 9600CT26A, 9600CT29A Product Usage: The Edwards Certitude Delivery System is used for delivery of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve (THV), typically during a transapical (TA) or transaortic (TAo) approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Reported: January 17, 2018 Initiated: July 21, 2017 #Z-0293-2018

Product Description

Certitude Delivery System and any associated Multipacks Models - 9600CT20A, 9600CT23A, 9600CT26A, 9600CT29A Product Usage: The Edwards Certitude Delivery System is used for delivery of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve (THV), typically during a transapical (TA) or transaortic (TAo) approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Reason for Recall

A component in the Certitude Loader may have a molding overflow defect that could detach during advancement of the delivery system and potentially embolize from the loader into the patient.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
1730 units
Distribution
United States: All states with the exception of: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wyoming
Location
Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Certitude Delivery System and any associated Multipacks Models - 9600CT20A, 9600CT23A, 9600CT26A, 9600CT29A Product Usage: The Edwards Certitude Delivery System is used for delivery of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve (THV), typically during a transapical (TA) or transaortic (TAo) approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 1730 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A component in the Certitude Loader may have a molding overflow defect that could detach during advancement of the delivery system and potentially embolize from the loader into the patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 17, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0293-2018.