FDA Recall Terminated

SORIN Heater-Cooler System 3T, REF 16-02-85 Intended for use with a Stockert/Sorin S3/S5/C5 heart-lung machine and/or any other heart-lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations of up to 6 hours.

Recall: Z-1099-2019 · Initiated September 14, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1099-2019
Event Number
82365
Firm
LivaNova USA Inc.
FEI Number
1718850
Product Code
DWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
September 14, 2018
Terminated
September 14, 2022
Address
14401 W 65th Way, Arvada, CO, 80004-3503

Description

SORIN Heater-Cooler System 3T, REF 16-02-85 Intended for use with a Stockert/Sorin S3/S5/C5 heart-lung machine and/or any other heart-lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations of up to 6 hours.

Reason

For six units, the post-deep cleaning (DC) water sample tested positive for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).

Action

The recalling firm, LivaLova, contacted the first customer by phone on 9/14/2018 followed by an "IMPORT" letter, the first of which was dated 9/18/2018. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: keep these devices out of service until the investigation is complete. To return your device, please email [email protected]. If taking Serial Numbers 16S15335 and 16S15337 out of service will negatively impact your clinical practice, we can arrange for delivery of loaner devices during this investigation and,as necessary, while they undergo repeat Deep Cleaning Process. If you have any questions, contact V.P., Clinical, Quality, and Regulatory Services at 303-467-6306 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: IN, MO, and OH.

Quantity

6 devices