Recall Z-0275-2013 ยท DTQ Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Sorin C5 Perfusion System, Item number 58-00-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.
| Date | Nov 8, 2012 (initiated Sep 19, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Sorin Group USA, Inc. has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice regarding certain serial numbers of the Sorin Group S5 Perfusion System due to reports of a "Fault in motor controller" alarm message displayed on the system panel. This could lead to unintended pump stoppage which may result in permanent impairment or life-threatening injury. An out of specification electrical component was determin |
| Root cause | Mixed-up of materials/components |
| Action | The firm, Sorin Group, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated September 19, 2012 to all affected customers by certified mail. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the provided instructions for the continued safe use of the Perfusion systems until they have been serviced or replaced by Sorin Group. The Sorin Group Service Team will contact the customer to schedule servicing and replacement of the affected product. The customers were also instructed to complete and return the Customer Response Form via fax to 303-467-65 |
| Quantity | 2 units (no product distributed within the US). |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, GA, MI, MS, NC, NY, PA, SC, and TX; and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, People's Republic of China, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Iran-Islamic Republic of, Ireland, Japan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, P |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |