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 Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC Due to Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo...

Date: August 26, 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 Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: Edwards Lifesciences femoral access cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediatric populations or adult populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to flow rates. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.

Quantity: 80 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.

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