The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1379-2023·Announced 2023-04-19

Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheter May Bend and Cause Monitor Error

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V thermodilution catheters because the distal end may bend beyond its intended curvature, potentially causing the patient monitoring device to display an error message.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device where the distal end may bend beyond intended curvature, potentially causing monitoring device malfunction. This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not been reported, and the hazard is theoretical based on product design defect.

Plain-English summary

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, is recalling the Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V thermodilution catheter, model REF 777F8, with exterior diameter 8F (2.7mm) and usable length 110 cm. Approximately 59,094 units have been distributed nationwide across all U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

The distal end of the catheter may bend beyond its intended curvature. When connected to a patient monitoring device, this bending may cause the monitor to display an error message.

Healthcare facilities and providers using this catheter should check their inventory against the specific lot numbers listed in the FDA recall notice. If you have catheters matching the affected lots, discontinue use and contact Edwards Lifesciences or the FDA for guidance on replacement or return.

The recalled product

Product
Edward Lifesciences, REF 777F8, Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V, CCO/SvO2/CEDV/VIP, Thermodilution Catheter, Exterior Diameter 8F (2.7mm), Usable Length 110 cm, Recommended Guidewire size 0.018 (0.46mm), Minimum Introducer size 9F (3.0 mm)
Manufacturer
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Hazard
  • catheter-defect
  • device-malfunction

Distribution

Distributed in 50 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY