ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1524-2008 ยท MIE Heart-Valve, Allograft

CryoLife, Inc.

CryoValve, Pulmonary Valve & Conduit

DateSep 1, 2008 (initiated Mar 26, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonTissues taken from a donor whose blood culture was found positive for Serratia marcescens, was distributed.
Root causeMaterial/Component Contamination
ActionHospitals were notified by letter on 3/24/2008. They were advised not to implanted the tissue and if implanted, they do not recommend explant unless medically necessary. A self addressed, stamped post card was included to confirm receipt of the notification. Serial number 8895391 was reported implanted. Serial number 8895131 was returned to CryoLife for destruction.
Quantity1 tissue
DistributionHospitals in DE, TN
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K033484HUMAN HEART VALVE, CRYOVALVE SG
Cryolife, Inc., Feb 7, 2008