FDA recall record

Sorin Group USA FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous recall — FDA Z-0076-2018

A specific lot of the FlexFlowTM Venous Cannula, 200-200, is being recalled because it is sharper or pointier than expected.

Class IIclassification
Z-0076-2018official record ID
Nov 15, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0076-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSorin Group USA, Inc.
Report dateNov 15, 2017
Recall initiation dateSep 28, 2017
Quantity40 units
LocationArvada, CO, United States

Official product description

FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is a single use sterile device. It is a size 23 French with an outside diameter of 0.30 inch (7.7 mm) and an effective working length of 11.2 inch (28.5 cm). The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is an open lumen polymer tube incorporating wire reinforcement in distal sections. The distal sections of the cannula are perforated with multiple openings to allow increased fluid flow. The clear proximal section is not reinforced to allow clamping the proximal end that terminates in a 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) barbed connector for standard cardiopulmonary bypass tubing. Each cannula is furnished with a mated obturator. Each obturator has a malleable wire. Each component is packaged inside a protective sheath in a single sterile, sealed pouch

Why the product was recalled

A specific lot of the FlexFlowTM Venous Cannula, 200-200, is being recalled because it is sharper or pointier than expected.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to France and Spain

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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