The Better-Bladder (BB), part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. Model: BB14
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1862-2021.
The device is used as part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and may collapse during use which can increase resistance to flow in the venous line and cause a drop in circuit blood flow.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1862-2021.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1862-2021.
Circulatory Technology Inc.
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Circulatory Technology Inc. Recall FAQ
Circulatory Technology Inc. is the subject of a respiratory devices safety report: The Better-Bladder (BB), part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. Model: BB14. The notice was published on April 27, 2021 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 147 units are potentially affected.