Class II — Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
| Recalling firm | Edwards Lifesciences LLC |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 6 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the EndoReturn Arterial Cannula that were built with an incorrect component. This component can create a performance problem with the IntraClude IntraAortic Occlusion device. |
| Product | Edwards EndoReturn Arterial Cannula, model ER21B and ER23B Product Usage: The ThruPort EndoReturn arterial cannula kit (with or without hemostasis valve), an introducer, a guidewire,and a connector hub. The ThruPort catheter introducer sheath kit includes a wire reinforced cannula with hemostasis valve, an introducer, and a guidewire. The cannulae have a wire reinforced section to provide kink resistance and flexibility, tapered tips to aid in insertion and advancement into the femoral artery, a non-reinforced clamp site, a 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) barbed connector, and a hemostasis valve (availab… |
| Quantity | 855 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide including Canada and VA sites. |
| Initiated | 2013-07-16 |
| Classified | 2013-08-14 |
| Terminated | 2016-11-30 |
| Recall number | Z-1972-2013 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Edwards Lifesciences, LLC (Z-1972-2013).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/65744/
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