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# FDA Clears CardiacAssist TandemLung Oxygenator
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-clears-cardiacassist-tandemlung-oxygenator/
- Published: 2016-03-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T02:45:00.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5135123

> FDA has cleared a CardiacAssist 510(k) for its TandemLung oxygenator, a device that acts as an artificial lung to infuse oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the blood. It uses a radial flow design coupled with advanced polymethylpentene fibers to transfer oxygen into the blood for patients requiring cardiac or respiratory support, according to the company. It is intended for use in adult patients for extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass for up to six hours. bypass for up to six hours.