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Class 2 Device Recall Aortic Arch Cannula

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  Class 2 Device Recall Aortic Arch Cannula see related information
Date Initiated by Firm August 12, 2016
Date Posted September 08, 2016
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on March 27, 2017
Recall Number Z-2756-2016
Recall Event ID 74934
510(K)Number K943934  
Product Classification Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
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
Code Information Lot Numbers: 1526500032, 1529300026, 1602600042.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Sorin Group USA, Inc.
14401 W 65th Way
Arvada CO 80004-3503
For Additional Information Contact Carrie Wood
303-467-6306
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 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.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Process control
Action LivaNova issued an Urgent Safety Alert letter via certified mail on August 12, 2016 to all affected customers. The letter instructed customers to check their inventory to determine if the Cannulae belongs to the product code and lots listed. If the customer does not have any of the products described in the communication, please complete the response form below and return it per the instructions indicated on the form; otherwise, please check the tip angle to determine if it is conforming to specifications. If specification is not met, please file a complaint through your normal process whether you decide to keep it and use it or return the product to Sorin Group; if you are not willing to use it, return the affected parts to Sorin Group USA. Please contact Customer Service 1-S00-650-2623 or email CustomerService@livanova.com to have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) issued. Complete the Customer Response Form attached to this letter to acknowledge receipt of this letter. Please return this form no later than September 15, 2016. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
Quantity in Commerce 200 units worldwide
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US including IL, MO, TX. Internationally to Canada and Italy.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = DWF and Original Applicant = CALIFORNIA MEDICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
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