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FDA Device recall Z-0420-2020

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: 006901…

On 2019-11-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 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: 006901… by Edwards Lifesciences, citing 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 bl….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0420-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-10-22
Published2019-11-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyEdwards Lifesciences
DistributionUS

Product

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.

Reason

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.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0420-2020%22

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