Sorin Group USA, Inc.

Sorin Group USA, Inc.: 52 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Sorin Group USA, Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

52Reports
0Class I
0Ongoing
2017-11-15Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II51
Class III1

By year reported

YearReports
20129
20132
20156
201611
201724
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is a single use sterile devi

Z-0076-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-11-15  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A specific lot of the FlexFlowTM Venous Cannula, 200-200, is being recalled because it is sharper or pointier than expected.
Product
FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is a single use sterile device. It is a size 23 French with an outside diameter of 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) and an effective working length of 11.2 inch (28.5 cm). The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is an open lumen polymer tube incorporating wire reinforcement in distal sections. The distal sections of the cannula are perforated with multiple openings to allow increased fluid flow. The clear proximal section is not reinforced to allow clamping the proximal end that terminates in a 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) barbed connector for standard cardiopulmonary bypass tubing. Each cannula is furnished with a mated obturator. Each obturator has a malleable wire. Each component is packaged inside a protective sheath in a single sterile, sealed pouch
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to France and Spain
How much
40 units

Sorin Group Aortic Arch Cannula, 7 mm x 10 in x 3/8 in, Rx Only, Sterile Product Usage: The Aortic Arch Ca

Z-2871-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Identification of excess plastic on the tip of the cannula.
Product
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.
Where it went
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.
How much
105,770 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART 1/4" PEDS PACK, REF 627262502, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2795-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART 1/4" PEDS PACK, REF 627262502, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
4 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART CIRCULATORY ASSIST PACK, REF 627255003, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2784-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART CIRCULATORY ASSIST PACK, REF 627255003, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
98 units

NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, REF 627376401, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE

Z-2798-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, REF 627376401, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
1 unit

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8FS S5 PACK W/CARDIOPLEGIA-3D, (a) REF 044042600 AND (b) REF 044011

Z-2788-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8FS S5 PACK W/CARDIOPLEGIA-3D, (a) REF 044042600 AND (b) REF 044011200, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
733 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 6FS, REF 044008204, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2786-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 6FS, REF 044008204, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
52 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMA PRIMO2X OPTI PACK, REF 088512900, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2785-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMA PRIMO2X OPTI PACK, REF 088512900, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
524 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8S, REF 044036101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2794-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8S, REF 044036101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
1 unit

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, TOTAL VISION SYSTEM-SMA, REF 084510101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2793-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, TOTAL VISION SYSTEM-SMA, REF 084510101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
8 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, PUMP AND TABLE PACK, REF 627374101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2789-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, PUMP AND TABLE PACK, REF 627374101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
5 units

NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8FS, REF 044043700, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE

Z-2796-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8FS, REF 044043700, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
1 unit

NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART CARDIOPLEGIA, CARDIOPLEGIA PACK, REF 627366901, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL

Z-2797-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART CARDIOPLEGIA, CARDIOPLEGIA PACK, REF 627366901, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
1 unit

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, LONG PACK, REF 088512600, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2783-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, LONG PACK, REF 088512600, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
50 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART 3/16" PEDS PACK, REF 627263601, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2790-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART 3/16" PEDS PACK, REF 627263601, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
32 units

STERILE SAMPLE SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, NEONATE/PEDIATRIC PACK, REF 627127703, STERILE EO, Rx Only,

Z-2791-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
STERILE SAMPLE SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, NEONATE/PEDIATRIC PACK, REF 627127703, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
1 unit

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, NEONATE/PEDIATRIC PACK, REF 627127702, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2792-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, NEONATE/PEDIATRIC PACK, REF 627127702, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
54 units

SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART VENOUS VACUUM, REF 084118102, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA

Z-2787-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Medtronic informed LivaNova that some of their DLP Pressure Disposable Display Sets are packaged in pouches which may have small pinholes (approximately 1mm or less in diameter). The result is a potential sterile barrier breach in the display sets. These display sets are included with LivaNova Perfusion Tube Sets (PTS) which were then distributed to customers.
Product
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART VENOUS VACUUM, REF 084118102, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
632 units

STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 120V/60 Hz

Z-2775-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Plastic heat exchanger fibers separating the blood compartment from the water compartment in certain oxygenators may allow diffusion of hydrogen peroxide in a quantity that exceeds allowable limits.
Product
STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 120V/60 Hz
Where it went
"Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: AL, AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, GY, HK, HR, HU, IE, ID, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MK, MN, MT, MU, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SK, SV, SY, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, UA, VN, & ZA."
How much
7,546 units

STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 230 V

Z-2771-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Plastic heat exchanger fibers separating the blood compartment from the water compartment in certain oxygenators may allow diffusion of hydrogen peroxide in a quantity that exceeds allowable limits.
Product
STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 230 V
Where it went
"Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: AL, AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, GY, HK, HR, HU, IE, ID, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MK, MN, MT, MU, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SK, SV, SY, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, UA, VN, & ZA."
How much
7,546 units total

STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 208V/60 Hz

Z-2773-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Plastic heat exchanger fibers separating the blood compartment from the water compartment in certain oxygenators may allow diffusion of hydrogen peroxide in a quantity that exceeds allowable limits.
Product
STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 208V/60 Hz
Where it went
"Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: AL, AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, GY, HK, HR, HU, IE, ID, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MK, MN, MT, MU, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SK, SV, SY, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, UA, VN, & ZA."
How much
7,546 units

STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 240V/60 Hz

Z-2772-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Plastic heat exchanger fibers separating the blood compartment from the water compartment in certain oxygenators may allow diffusion of hydrogen peroxide in a quantity that exceeds allowable limits.
Product
STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 240V/60 Hz
Where it went
"Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: AL, AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, GY, HK, HR, HU, IE, ID, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MK, MN, MT, MU, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SK, SV, SY, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, UA, VN, & ZA."
How much
7,546 units

STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 200V/50 Hz/60 Hz

Z-2776-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Plastic heat exchanger fibers separating the blood compartment from the water compartment in certain oxygenators may allow diffusion of hydrogen peroxide in a quantity that exceeds allowable limits.
Product
STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 200V/50 Hz/60 Hz
Where it went
"Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: AL, AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, GY, HK, HR, HU, IE, ID, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MK, MN, MT, MU, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SK, SV, SY, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, UA, VN, & ZA."
How much
7,546 units

STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 127V/60 Hz

Z-2774-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Plastic heat exchanger fibers separating the blood compartment from the water compartment in certain oxygenators may allow diffusion of hydrogen peroxide in a quantity that exceeds allowable limits.
Product
STOCKERT Heater-Cooler System 3T, 127V/60 Hz
Where it went
"Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: AL, AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, ET, FI, FR, GB, GE, GR, GY, HK, HR, HU, IE, ID, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, KZ, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, LY, MA, MC, MK, MN, MT, MU, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SK, SV, SY, TH, TN, TR, TT, TW, UA, VN, & ZA."
How much
7,546 units

Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve size S, Item # ICV1208, REF PVS21; Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Val

Z-0716-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-12-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the Perceval Sutureless Heart Valve due to updated steps associated with the implantation procedure.
Product
Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve size S, Item # ICV1208, REF PVS21; Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve size M, Item # ICV1209, REF PVS23; Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve size L, Item # ICV1210, REF PVS25; Perceval Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve size XL, Item # ICV1211, REF PVS27. The Perceval bioprosthesis is indicated for the replacement of diseased, damaged, or malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic valves.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution-US (Nationwide) including states of: MD, ME, MA, NH, NY, NJ, AL, MS, VA, FL, CA, HI, TN, GA, WI, TX, MI, OH, KS, MN, NC, IL, IN, WA MO, PA, NM, and UT and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Jordan, India, Italy, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South African, Spain, Switzerland, Romania, Russian Federation,Taiwan, Province of China, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
How much
845 units

ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, Hea

Z-0682-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-12-07  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitoring practices and to strictly adhere to the instructions in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Product
ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, HeaterCooler 3T, 208V/60Hz; Item Number 160285, HeaterCooler 3T, 120V/ 60Hz The Heater Cooler 3T is used with a St¿ckert S3 heart lung machine and / or any other heart lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Honduras, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, and Tobago.
How much
1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US

The ORCHESTRA PLUS Programmer A portable device, equipped with a microprocessor used to program and interr

Z-0413-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-23  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the ORCHESTRA Programmer and ORCHESTRA PLUS Programmer because the residual longevity estimate may be less accurate.
Product
The ORCHESTRA PLUS Programmer A portable device, equipped with a microprocessor used to program and interrogate Sorin implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. The programmer also provides measurement, ECG display and report printing functions that are essential for monitoring implant patients.
Where it went
Programmers were distributed nationwide, to VA/govt/military, Canadian, and other foreign consignees.
How much
586 programmers

The ORCHESTRA Programmer A portable device, equipped with a microprocessor used to program and interrogate

Z-0412-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-11-23  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the ORCHESTRA Programmer and ORCHESTRA PLUS Programmer because the residual longevity estimate may be less accurate.
Product
The ORCHESTRA Programmer A portable device, equipped with a microprocessor used to program and interrogate Sorin implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. The programmer also provides measurement, ECG display and report printing functions that are essential for monitoring implant patients.
Where it went
Programmers were distributed nationwide, to VA/govt/military, Canadian, and other foreign consignees.
How much
847 programmers

St¿ckert S5 System, S5 Heart-lung machine, Cardiopulmonary bypass heart-lung machine console Product Usage:

Z-2866-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-09-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Sorin/LivaNova is initiating a field correction on the S5 Heart-lung machine because of the potential for failure of the Uninterruptible Power Supply.
Product
St¿ckert S5 System, S5 Heart-lung machine, Cardiopulmonary bypass heart-lung machine console Product Usage: The St¿ckert S5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six (6) hours or less. These devices come in direct contact with the central circulatory system but they are not intended to control, diagnose, monitor or correct a defect.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, KS, MA, NC, TX, UT and the countries of: Great Brittan, Peru, Russia, India, Hungary, Thailand, Germany, Azerbaijan, Austria, Italy, Slovakia, Bahrain, and Malaysia.
How much
5264 Units Worldwide

Aortic Arch Cannula and Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula with Ballon (part number NA-55X6). The Aortic Arch C

Z-2756-2016  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2016-09-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field for the Aortic Arch Cannula and Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula With Ballon because the tip of the cannula should be bent at either a 45 or 90 degree angle. Samples have been returned where the angle of the tip is less than the requirement.
Product
Aortic Arch Cannula and Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula with Ballon (part number NA-55X6). The Aortic Arch Cannulae are designed to be used in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The cannula consists of varying lengths of non-wire reinforced (flexible) polyvinyl chloride tubing that terminates in an angled tip. These devices come in direct contact with the central circulatory system but they are not intended to control, diagnose, monitor or correct a defect. The Aortic Arch Cannulae are designed to be used in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The cannula consists of varying lengths of non-wire reinforced (flexible) polyvinyl chloride tubing that terminates in an angled tip
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including IL, MO, TX. Internationally to Canada and Italy.
How much
200 units worldwide

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A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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