FDA recall Z-2220-2025

INSTITUT GEORGES LOPEZ · Class II · device

Product

Brand Name: Celsior Cold Storage Solution Product Name: Celsior Cold Storage Solution Model/Catalog Number: 533682 Product Description: In US Celsior is a class II medical device. Celsior is a clear to slightly yellow, sterile, non pyrogenic solution for hypothermic flushing and storage of hearts. Celsior can be used for hypothermic cardiac flushing and storage in preparation for transportation and eventual transplantation of the heart into the recipient. Celsior is packaged in one liter bag with 4 units per carton box. Celsior shall be stored between 36¿ to 46¿F. In Europe Celsior is a drug and can be used for thoracic organs (heart & lung) and abdominal organs (liver, kidney, pancreas).

Reason for recall

The potential for risk of microbiological contamination of products due to inability to ensure sterility assurance throughout aseptic manufacturing.

Distribution

International distribution to the country of France.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-03-13
Report date
2025-08-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
ST LAURENT DE CHAMOUSSET, France

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2220-2025