AORTIC ARCH CANNULA, Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (part numbers NA-55X7 and NA-55X8) 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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lots: 1505600017 ; 1505600018 ; 1506500005 ; 1509200078 ; 1513100112 ; 1513900027 ; 1513900028 ; 1514700045 ; 1516600192 ; 1516800126 ; 1517800004 ; 1519500037 ; 1520100049 ; 1520100050 ; 1520900031 ; 1520900033 ; 1521600126 ; 1523000093 ; 1523600120 ; 1525100023 ; 1525800026 ; 1526500032 ; 1526500033 ; 1526500034 ; 1526500072 ; 1527200050 ; 1527200051 ; 1527200052 ; 1527800163 ; 1529300026 ; 1529300027 ; 1529300028 ; 1533500033 ; 1534200034 ; 1601900027 ; 1601900028 ;
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Sorin Group USA, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Sorin Group USA is recalling Aortic Arch Cannulae (part numbers NA-55X7 and NA-55X8) because the distal end may be less than specified. The defective cannula are showing an angle that is about 15-20 degrees instead of approximately 45 degrees.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
AORTIC ARCH CANNULA, Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (part numbers NA-55X7 and NA-55X8) 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lots: 1505600017 ; 1505600018 ; 1506500005 ; 1509200078 ; 1513100112 ; 1513900027 ; 1513900028 ; 1514700045 ; 1516600192 ; 1516800126 ; 1517800004 ; 1519500037 ; 1520100049 ; 1520100050 ; 1520900031 ; 1520900033 ; 1521600126 ; 1523000093 ; 1523600120 ; 1525100023 ; 1525800026 ; 1526500032 ; 1526500033 ; 1526500034 ; 1526500072 ; 1527200050 ; 1527200051 ; 1527200052 ; 1527800163 ; 1529300026 ; 1529300027 ; 1529300028 ; 1533500033 ; 1534200034 ; 1601900027 ; 1601900028 ;
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2147-2016
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