Z-0760-2012

Apex Oxygenator, Sterile EO, Distributed in U.S. by: Sorin Group USA, Inc, 14401 W. 65th Way, Arvada, CO...

Name: Z-0760-2012 Apex Oxygenator, Sterile EO, Distributed in U.S. by: Sorin Group USA, Inc, 14401 W. 65th Way, Arvada, CO...
Creator: Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Published: 2011-12-02
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

LivaNova USA, Inc. / initiated 2011-12-02 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Sorin Group USA, Inc. began a recall of Apex Oxygenator, Sterile EO, Distributed in U.S. by: Sorin Group USA, Inc, 14401 W. 65th Way, Arvada, CO 80004, manufactured by: Sorin Group Italia, Via... on 2011-12-02. The reason FDA records is "Customer complaints of a leak between the blood and water compartments of the heat exchanger used in the oxygenators due to prolonged contact of the heat exchangers with sodium chloride causing micro-holes". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0760-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-12-02
Posted: 2012-01-14
Terminated: 2012-06-13
Recalling firm: LivaNova USA, Inc.
Product: Apex Oxygenator, Sterile EO, Distributed in U.S. by: Sorin Group USA, Inc, 14401 W. 65th Way, Arvada, CO 80004, manufactured by: Sorin Group Italia, Via Statale 12 Nord, 86, 41037 Mirandola (MO) Italy. Intended for use in small-adult or adult surgical procedures requiring extracorporeal gas exchange support and blood temperature control for periods up to 6 hours.
Product code: DTZ Oxygenator, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall: Customer complaints of a leak between the blood and water compartments of the heat exchanger used in the oxygenators due to prolonged contact of the heat exchangers with sodium chloride causing micro-holes.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Urgent Field Safety Notices dated December 2, 2011 were sent to customers. The letter identified the affected products and described the problem. The letter also provided additional directions to the Instructions for Use in order to minimize risk and clarify priming procedures. Customers were to communicate the new warning to all personnel in the use of the affected products and complete the Customer Response Form. The form should be returned via fax or e-mail. Questions should be directed towards Sorin Group Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623.
Quantity in commerce: 19,808 (9,550 stand alone/ 10,258 in packs)
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots: All Lots.

Product code DTZ

K014080Class IIApex Adult Hollowe Fiber OxygenatorDideco S.P.A. / cleared 2002-01-08

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