Recall
FDAHealthMarch 13, 2025

INSTITUT GEORGES LOPEZ — 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

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

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
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Source agency
FDA
Category
Health
Published
March 13, 2025

International distribution to the country of France.

What's affected?

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).
Lot code
UDI

Additional details

Lot Code: UDI carton box: 23700911900123 & UDI bag: 13700911900126 (for US reference). The product reference recalled in France is different and there is no UDI on this one (not required for medicine in France). Batches concerned by the recall are the following: Lot SL240261-1 Lot SL240266-1 Lot SL240272-1 Lot SL240280-2 These batches have been sold only in France

What should I do?

Recommended action

Class II recall. Voluntary: Firm initiated Quantity affected: 1,532 units.

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