Sorin Group USA, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0275-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 19, 2012

Date Posted: November 14, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0275-2013

Event ID: 63383

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2 units (no product distributed within the US).

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: 58E00135; 58E00136

Distribution Pattern:

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, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudia Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated