CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 Nov 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
EZ Glide Aortic Cannula recalled by Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling EZ Glide Aortic Cannula, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0420-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84065
- Recalling firm
- Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Oct 2019
- FDA classified
- 18 Nov 2019
- Reported
- 27 Nov 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 22 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Nov 2019 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 27 Nov 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Their is a possibility that the cannula may separate from its connector, potentially causing a breach of circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass which could result in significant blood loss.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
EZ Glide Aortic Cannula, 24 Fr. (8.0mm) x 37.6 cm (14.8") 3/8" (9.5 mm) vented connector , RX Only, Sterile EC, Made in Mexico, UDI: 00690103172119 for the following REF #s (UDI): EZC21A (00690103174182), EZC21TA (00690103174199), EZC24A (00690103714401), EZC24TA (00690103714418), EZF21A (00690103175080), EZF21TA (00690103175097), EZF24A (00690103175066), EZF24TA (00690103175073), EZS21A (00690103172096), EZS21TA (00690103172102), EZS24A (00690103172119), and EZS24TA (00690103172126) Product Usage: Aortic perfusion cannulae are intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Aortic cannulae in sizes 6 Fr. (2 mm) to 18 Fr. (6 mm) can be used in pediatric patient populations.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Canary Islands, Ireland, India, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, South Africa.
Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts
Questions about this recall
Is EZ Glide Aortic Cannula recalled?
Yes. Edwards Lifesciences recalled EZ Glide Aortic Cannula on 22 Oct 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0420-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Their is a possibility that the cannula may separate from its connector, potentially causing a breach of circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass which could result in significant blood loss.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #s: 203876 207654 217024 226788,205724, 207655, 217025, 226938,205775, 208823, 217048, 227494,205868, 208893, 218185, 227886,205920, 208894, 218457, 228009,205921, 209901, 218539, 228259,205922, 209904, 219090, 228549,206369, 210110, 219212, 228558,206372, 210111, 219561, 229051,206373, 212032 ,220146 ,229054,206374, 212033 ,220151 ,229827,206768, 212034 ,220157 ,230690,206769, 212035 ,220802 ,230894,206770, 212258 ,220803 ,231105,206771, 212280 ,222841 ,231109,206772, 212959 ,222913 ,231111,206773, 213506 ,222914 ,231291,206774, 213914 ,222915 ,231485,206775, 214214 ,223174 ,232109,206776 ,214216 ,224233 ,232437,206777 ,214716 ,224235 ,234138,206778 ,214717 ,224662,207319 ,214961 ,224707,207320 ,215239 ,225306,207321 ,215495 ,225884,207322 ,216123 ,225885,207323 ,216196 ,226188,207324 ,216627 ,226596,207636 ,216628 ,226597,207638 ,216632, 226691
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Canary Islands, Ireland, India, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, South Africa.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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