—#113571

Product

Gish 3/8 x 1/2" Reducer Connector with Luer fitting, Item Numbers: EC2180S, Lot Numbers: 1108900099, 1119900091, 1203700129, 1208600013, 1219200107, Exp. Dates: 3/31/14, 7/31/14, 2/28/15, 3/31/15, 7/31/15. Product Usage: The connectors are indicated for use in connecting flexible tubing used in extracorporeal blood or fluid circuits. The connectors are distributed as sterile stand alones and bulk non-sterile.

FDA product code: DTL — Adaptor, Stopcock, Manifold, Fitting, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K833322
Affected lot / code info: Item Numbers: EC2180S, Lot Numbers: 1108900099, 1119900091, 1203700129, 1208600013, 1219200107, Exp. Dates: 3/31/14, 7/31/14, 2/28/15, 3/31/15, 7/31/15.

Why it was recalled

Due to a molding irregularity, certain lots of connectors have the potential to leak fluid or entrain air at the interface of the luer fitting and mating cap. Entrained air could result in patient injury.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Sorin Group USA, Inc. sent a Product Recall letter to all affected customers by certified mail on September 14, 2012. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the affected product, return all unused product to the firm and to complete and return a Response Form via fax or email. For further questions, contact the firm at 1-800-650-2623.

Recalling firm

Firm: Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Address: 14401 W 65th Way, Arvada, Colorado 80004

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-09-14
Posted by FDA: 2012-10-25
Terminated: 2013-04-23
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #113571. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.