The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1219-2019·Announced 2019-05-01

CryoLife Pulmonary Hemi-Artery Patch Recalled for Donor Infection

CryoLife is recalling a pulmonary hemi-artery patch because the tissue donor tested positive for Enterobacter cloacae.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a Class II medical device with a confirmed positive blood culture for a pathogenic bacterium (Enterobacter cloacae) in the tissue donor, which poses a significant risk of infection to the recipient.

Plain-English summary

CryoLife, Inc. is recalling one unit of the CryoPatch SG Pulmonary Hemi-Artery Patch (Model #: SGPHOO, Serial #10685466). The recall was initiated because the firm received information indicating that the tissue donor's blood culture tested positive for Enterobacter cloacae, rendering the donor ineligible for tissue release.

The product was shipped to Texas. This recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected device and contact CryoLife, Inc. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
CryoPatch SG Pulmonary Hemi-Artery Patch
Manufacturer
CryoLife, Inc.
Affected units
1

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)

  • Model #: SGPHOO Serial #10685466

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: