Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 31, 2018
Possibility that the automatic line closure by the Electronic Remote-Controlled (ERC) clamp after detection of an air bubble could take longer than is intended by design in the CP…
Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH recalled CP5 Centrifugal Pump, made up of the drive unit, the emergency system and the pump contro… - a moderate-severity action.
CP5 Centrifugal Pump, made up of the drive unit, the emergency system and the pump contro… was recalled by Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH in January 31, 2018. Reason: Possibility that the automatic line closure by the Electronic Remote-Controlled (ERC) clamp after detection o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0401-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Possibility that the automatic line closure by the Electronic Remote-Controlled (ERC) clamp after detection o….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0401-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0401-2018) was formally reported on January 31, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 30, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Munich, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,318 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Possibility that the automatic line closure by the Electronic Remote-Controlled (ERC) clamp after detection of an air bubble could take longer than is intended by design in the CP5 system. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed domestically to Distributed internationally to Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Ger…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1,318 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CP5 Centrifugal Pump, made up of the drive unit, the emergency system and the pump control panel. It used with an Electrical Remote-Controlled (ERC) tubing clamp and a bubble sensor.
Possibility that the automatic line closure by the Electronic Remote-Controlled (ERC) clamp after detection of an air bubble could take longer than is intended by design in the CP5 system.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0401-2018 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 30, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH |
| Firm location | Munich, N/A |
| Affected scope | 1,318 units |
| Distribution | Distributed domestically to Distributed internationally to Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ira… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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