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Health product recall

Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System

Starting date:
October 28, 2016
Posting date:
November 15, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-61056

Affected Products

Reason

This field safety notice updates recommendation is to mitigate the potential risk of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) contamination of Sorin Heater Cooler 3T devices and the potential risk of patient NTM infections. This update follows information released in the U.S. on October 13, 2016.

Affected products

Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System

Lot or serial number
  • More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
  • 16-02-81
  • 16-02-82
  • 16-02-85
Companies
Manufacturer
Sorin Group Deutschland GMBH
LINBERGHSTRASSE 25
MUNICH
80939
GERMANY