Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Edwards Lifesciences Anastaflo Intravascular Shunt Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC Due to Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the...

Date: July 30, 2013
Company: Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Edwards Lifesciences, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Edwards Lifesciences Anastaflo Intravascular Shunt, Model code IVS12512, IVS1512, IVS17512, IVS2012, IVS2512, IVS3012, IVS1530, IVS2030 and IVS25 Anastaflo shunts are intended for use in preventing ischemia by shunting and/ or perfusing blood or cardioplegic solution distal to the anastomosis site during the construction of coronary artery bypass grafts30.

Quantity: 29,618 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the Anastaflo intravascular Shunt due to concerns of excessive adhesive on the shunt body that may interfere with suturing of by-pass grafts.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report