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Recall of Device Recall Dual Stage Venous Return Catheter

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Sorin Group USA, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    73224
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0813-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-01-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-02-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-10-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=143595
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
  • Reason
    Sorin group initiated field correction for the dual stage venous return catheter because the incorrect instructions for use (ifu) was packaged in the case.
  • Action
    LivaNova sent an Urgent Safety Alert dated January 25, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Advice on action to be taken: "Remove and discard the IFU included within the case packaging for the product. "A copy of the correct IFU (Part Number 435085202, Revision B) is attached with this letter "Print copies of the IFU and place with the product. For questions regarding this notice, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623 (Monday to Friday BAM to 5PM MT) or e-mail USFieldSafetyActions@livanova.com. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and thank you in advance for your support

Device

Device Recall Dual Stage Venous Return Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    lot - 1529300018
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to CA., and Internationally to Canada.
  • Product Description
    Dual Stage Venous Return Catheter, Low-Profile, wire reinforced (36F/46F, Sterile), Model Number: LRD-61046, Expiration 10/31/2018, Product is packed in a sealed pouch, ten (10) pouches per case. Cardiopulmonary bypass catheter.
  • Manufacturer
    Sorin Group USA, Inc.

Manufacturer

Sorin Group USA, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Sorin Group USA, Inc., 14401 W 65th Way, Arvada CO 80004-3503
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    LivaNova PLC
  • Source
    USFDA