FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Gish 3/8 x 1/2" Reducer Connector with Luer fitting, Item Numbers: EC2180S, Lot Numbers: 1108900099, 1119900091, 1203700129, 1208600013, 1219200107, Exp. Dates: 3/31/14, 7/31/14, 2/28/15, 3/31/15, 7/31/15. Product Usage: The connectors are indicated for use in connecting flexible tubing used in extracorporeal blood or fluid circuits. The connectors are distributed as sterile stand alones and bulk non-sterile.

Recall: Z-0158-2013 · Reported October 31, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0158-2013
Event ID
63361
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
October 31, 2012
Initiation Date
September 14, 2012
Classification Date
October 25, 2012
Termination Date
April 23, 2013
Address
14401 W 65th Way, N/A, Arvada, CO, 80004, United States

Description

Gish 3/8 x 1/2" Reducer Connector with Luer fitting, Item Numbers: EC2180S, Lot Numbers: 1108900099, 1119900091, 1203700129, 1208600013, 1219200107, Exp. Dates: 3/31/14, 7/31/14, 2/28/15, 3/31/15, 7/31/15. Product Usage: The connectors are indicated for use in connecting flexible tubing used in extracorporeal blood or fluid circuits. The connectors are distributed as sterile stand alones and bulk non-sterile.

Reason

Due to a molding irregularity, certain lots of connectors have the potential to leak fluid or entrain air at the interface of the luer fitting and mating cap. Entrained air could result in patient injury.

Code Info

Item Numbers: EC2180S, Lot Numbers: 1108900099, 1119900091, 1203700129, 1208600013, 1219200107, Exp. Dates: 3/31/14, 7/31/14, 2/28/15, 3/31/15, 7/31/15.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI.

Quantity

1,380 units