Recall Z-0716-2017 ยท LWR Heart-Valve, Non-Allograft Tissue
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
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 na
| Date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the Perceval Sutureless Heart Valve due to updated steps associated with the implantation procedure. |
| Root cause | Use error |
| Action | The firm, LivaNova, sent a "Customer Letter" dated 10/31/2016 to its Consignees with clarifications about the implant of the Perceval Sutureless Aortic Valve. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to reinforce the steps that may influence procedural success and mitigate potential complications and complete and return the Customer Response Form via fax to: LivaNova Canada Corp, Canada at +1 303 895 2335 or email to: HV.FEEDBACK@LIVANOVA.COM. If you have additional questions or request of clarifications, please contact your LivaNova re |
| Quantity | 845 units |
| Distribution | 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, Finl |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.