The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1380-2023·Announced 2023-04-19

Thermodilution Catheter May Bend During Use, Causing Monitor Errors

Edward Lifesciences Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheters may bend during use, potentially causing patient monitoring devices to display error messages. The FDA has recalled 326 affected units distributed nationwide.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves a critical cardiac monitoring device where the potential for functional failure—bent catheter causing monitor error messages—poses a risk to patient monitoring. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Edward Lifesciences is recalling the Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V thermodilution catheter (Model REF 774F75, Lot 64526520). The distal end of affected catheters may be bent beyond their intended curvature.

When a bent catheter is connected to a patient monitoring device, the monitor may display an error message. The recall affects 326 units distributed nationwide.

Healthcare providers and facilities that received this device should verify their inventory and contact Edward Lifesciences with any questions.

The recalled product

Product
Edward Lifesciences, REF 774F75, Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V, CCO/SvO2/CEDV/VIP, Thermodilution Catheter, Exterior Diameter 7.5F (2.5mm), Usable Length 110 cm, Recommended Guidewire size 0.018 (0.46mm), Minimum Introducer size 8.5F (2.8 mm)
Manufacturer
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Hazard
  • device-malfunction
  • monitoring-error
  • physical-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Primary DI Number: 00690103146998/ Lot: 64526520

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