FDA Recall Terminated

Sorin / Clearglide EVH Long View, REF KTV22, Sterile R, Manufactured for: Sorin Group USA, Inc., 14401 W.65th Way, Arvada, CO 80004. The device is indicated for endoscopic and open tissue dissection, bipolar coagulation, and transaction of blood vessels. Device is a single patient use bipolar instrument that uses a bipolar electrosurgical generator and is used predominately for endoscopic harvesting of the saphenous vein from the leg for coronary bypass surgery.

Recall: Z-0628-2010 · Initiated November 25, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0628-2010
Event Number
54000
Firm
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
FEI Number
1718850
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component change control
Initiated
November 25, 2009
Posted
January 14, 2010
Terminated
October 4, 2010
Address
14401 W 65th Way, Arvada, CO, 80004

Description

Sorin / Clearglide EVH Long View, REF KTV22, Sterile R, Manufactured for: Sorin Group USA, Inc., 14401 W.65th Way, Arvada, CO 80004. The device is indicated for endoscopic and open tissue dissection, bipolar coagulation, and transaction of blood vessels. Device is a single patient use bipolar instrument that uses a bipolar electrosurgical generator and is used predominately for endoscopic harvesting of the saphenous vein from the leg for coronary bypass surgery.

Reason

Vessel clamping device may break during use.

Action

Consignees were notified by "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated November 24, 2009 with instructions to examine the device before, during and after use. Customers were instructed to not use the device, if it is damaged. Customers were also instructed to contact the Sorin Group Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623 to arrange shipment of replacement product and requested to complete and return the response form. Direct questions to the Sorin Group Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Canada and Italy.

Quantity

3 units