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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 7, 2016

ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, HeaterCooler 3T, 208V/60Hz; Item Number 160285, HeaterCooler 3T, 120V/ 60Hz The Heater Cooler 3T is used with a St¿ckert S3 heart lung machine and / or any other heart lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours

On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitoring practices and to strictly adhere to the instructions in the Instru…

Recall #
Z-0682-2017
Affected scope
1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US
Initiated
August 1, 2014
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Sorin Group USA, Inc. recalled ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item… - a moderate-severity action.

ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item… was recalled by Sorin Group USA, Inc. in December 7, 2016. Reason: On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitor…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0682-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Sorin Group USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitor….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 7, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0682-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0682-2017) was formally reported on December 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 1, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sorin Group USA, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Arvada, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US.

The documented reason for this recall is: On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitoring practices and to strictly adhere to the instructions in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Honduras, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, and Tobago.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, HeaterCooler 3T, 208V/60Hz; Item Number 160285, HeaterCooler 3T, 120V/ 60Hz The Heater Cooler 3T is used with a St¿ckert S3 heart lung machine and / or any other heart lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours

Reason for recall

On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitoring practices and to strictly adhere to the instructions in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

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-0682-2017
Date reported December 7, 2016
Date initiated August 1, 2014
Recalling firm Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Firm location Arvada, CO
Affected scope 1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Honduras, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, and Tobago.

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

Scale of Impact

1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US 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?
ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, HeaterCooler 3T, 208V/60Hz; Item Number 160285, HeaterCooler 3T, 120V/ 60Hz The Heater Cooler 3T is used with a St¿ckert S3 heart lung machine and / or any other heart lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours. Recalled by Sorin Group USA, Inc.. Units affected: 1,618 units in the US; 129 units outside of US.
Why was this product recalled?
On August 1, 2014 Sorin Group USA, Inc. informed consignees via letter to review the disinfection and monitoring practices and to strictly adhere to the instructions in the Instructions for Use (IFU).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 7, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0682-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Honduras, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, and Tobago..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0682-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 7, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.