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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 14, 2012

S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.

Sorin Group USA, Inc. has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice regarding certain serial numbers of the Sorin Group S5 Perfusion System due to reports of a "Fault in motor control…

Recall #
Z-0271-2013
Affected scope
35 units
Initiated
September 19, 2012
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Sorin Group USA, Inc. recalled S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is in… - a moderate-severity action.

S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is in… was recalled by Sorin Group USA, Inc. in November 14, 2012. Reason: Sorin Group USA, Inc. has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice regarding certain serial numbers of the Sorin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0271-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Sorin Group USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Sorin Group USA, Inc. has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice regarding certain serial numbers of the Sorin….

Moderate
severity level
35 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 14, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0271-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.

Reason for recall

Sorin Group USA, Inc. has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice regarding certain serial numbers of the Sorin Group S5 Perfusion System due to reports of a "Fault in motor controller" alarm message displayed on the system panel. This could lead to unintended pump stoppage which may result in permanent impairment or life-threatening injury. An out of specification electrical component was determi

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0271-2013
Date reported November 14, 2012
Date initiated September 19, 2012
Recalling firm Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Firm location Arvada, CO
Affected scope 35 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, GA, MI, MS, NC, NY, PA, SC, and TX; and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, People's Republic of China, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Iran-Islam…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

35 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.. Recalled by Sorin Group USA, Inc.. Units affected: 35 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Sorin Group USA, Inc. has issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice regarding certain serial numbers of the Sorin Group S5 Perfusion System due to reports of a "Fault in motor controller" alarm message displayed on the system panel. This could lead to unintended pump stoppage which may result in permanent impairment or life-threatening injury. An out of specification electrical component was determi
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0271-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, GA, MI, MS, NC, NY, PA, SC, and TX; and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, People's Republic of China, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Iran-Islamic Republic of, Ireland, Japan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudia Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and United Kingdom..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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