Sorin Group USA, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2147-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product 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 Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 22, 2016

Date Posted: July 20, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2147-2016

Event ID: 74490

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5740

Code Information:

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 ;

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: LA, Ml, MO, OH, TN, and TX; and countries of: Italy and Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated