Retiro De Equipo (Recall) de Device Recall Pump control panel.

Recall

61375

Class 2

Z-1329-2012

2012-02-23

2012-03-29

Terminated

United States

2012-11-27

USFDA

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107938

The pump speed control knob is attached to the shaft of an encoder that is used to adjust the speed. insufficient lubrication within the encoder increases friction over time making it more difficult to turn the pump speed control knob. excessive friction causes premature wear of the encoder shaft which can result in a stuck shaft.

Sorin Group sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated February 23, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to do the following: Before each use of the device during the set-up procedure, rotate all pump speed control knobs back and forth to check for smooth operation. If abnormal friction or any binding is detected, please do not use the system until it is repaired. If an affected product is currently in use with a patient and an increase of friction is detected please prepare for a replacement pump. Please complete and return the attached Confirmation Form by fax to 303-467-6502. Customers were instructed to ensure that the Urgent Field Safety Notice is distributed to all personnel in their organization who need to be aware of the notice. If the product was transferred to a third party, customers were asked to share the information with them as well as Sorin Group USA Customer Service at 1-800-850-2623. For questions regarding this Urgent Field Safety Notice, contact Sorin Group USA Customers Service at 1-800-650-2623. All affected customers and distributors were notified of the Field Correction by certified mail beginning on February 23, 2012. They will be contacted by Sorin Service Group to arrange an appointment to replace affected shaft encoders on site.