The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0835-2019·Announced 2019-02-20

Edwards Commander Delivery System Recalled for Balloon Component Separation

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling the Edwards Commander Delivery System due to reports of crimp and inflation balloon component separation during TAVR procedures.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a mechanical failure (component separation) during a high-risk surgical procedure, which poses a risk of harm even without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC is recalling the Edwards Commander Delivery System, a medical device used in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. The recall covers 159,448 units distributed worldwide.

The action was initiated to address complaint reports regarding the separation of the crimp balloon and inflation balloon components during TAVR procedures. The device is indicated for use in patients with severe, symptomatic, calcific aortic stenosis.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Edwards Lifesciences for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall and replacement of affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Edward Lifesciences, Edwards Commander Delivery System: Model Number UDI Number 9600LDS20A (US) 00690103193930 9600LDS20J 00690103194852 9600LDS23A (US) 00690103193947 9600LDS23J 00690103194869 9600LDS26A (US) 00690103193954 9600LDS26J 00690103194876 9600LDS29A (US) 00690
Affected units
159,448

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.