FDA Recall Terminated

Sorin Group Aortic Arch Cannula, 7 mm x 10 in x 3/8 in, Rx Only, Sterile Product Usage: The Aortic Arch Cannulae are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Recall: Z-2871-2017 · Initiated June 9, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2871-2017
Event Number
77699
Firm
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
FEI Number
1718850
Product Code
DWF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 9, 2017
Terminated
November 9, 2023
Address
14401 W 65th Way, Arvada, CO, 80004-3503

Description

Sorin Group Aortic Arch Cannula, 7 mm x 10 in x 3/8 in, Rx Only, Sterile Product Usage: The Aortic Arch Cannulae are indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Reason

Identification of excess plastic on the tip of the cannula.

Action

LivaNova sent an Urgent Medical Device letter dated June 16, 2017 to affected customers via certified mail or e-mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notice instructs customers to remove all recalled product from inventory and contact LivaNova Customer Support at 800-650-2623 to arrange for product return and replacement.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of : AR, AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OK, PA, SD, TX, & VA. and foreign countries of: Canada, Iran, Mexico, & New Zealand.

Quantity

105,770 units