FDA Devices recall · Reported May 30, 2018
Inspire 8 Integrated Phisio OXY w/ HVR Reservoir, Sterile EO, Catalog # 050714 The intended uses for the two elements that constitute the oxygenator/reservoir integrated devices are: INSPIRE 8M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator: The INSPIRE 8M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. The INSPIRE 8M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less. INSPIRE HVR (Hardshell Venous/Cardiotomy
Some integrated sterile INSPIRE family products contain an incorrect expiration date printed in the Unique Device Identification (UDI) bar code and readable code just beneath the …
LivaNova USA recalled Inspire 8 Integrated Phisio OXY w/ HVR Reservoir, Sterile EO, Catalog # 050714 The in… - a moderate-severity action.
Inspire 8 Integrated Phisio OXY w/ HVR Reservoir, Sterile EO, Catalog # 050714 The in… was recalled by LivaNova USA in May 30, 2018. Reason: Some integrated sterile INSPIRE family products contain an incorrect expiration date printed in the Unique De…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1919-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
LivaNova USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some integrated sterile INSPIRE family products contain an incorrect expiration date printed in the Unique De….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 70 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- May 30, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1919-2018 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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
Inspire 8 Integrated Phisio OXY w/ HVR Reservoir, Sterile EO, Catalog # 050714 The intended uses for the two elements that constitute the oxygenator/reservoir integrated devices are: INSPIRE 8M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator: The INSPIRE 8M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. The INSPIRE 8M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less. INSPIRE HVR (Hardshell Venous/Cardiotomy Reservoir): The INSPIRE HVR is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It collects, de-foams and filters venous blood and suction blood. INSPIRE HVR can be used post-operatively for chest drainage. The INSPIRE HVR is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
Reason for recall
Some integrated sterile INSPIRE family products contain an incorrect expiration date printed in the Unique Device Identification (UDI) bar code and readable code just beneath the barcode. Specifically, the expiration date is reported as DDMMYY instead of YYMMDD. The expiration date in the applicable field on the package labels are correct as printed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1919-2018 |
| Date reported | May 30, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | LivaNova USA |
| Firm location | Arvada, CO |
| Affected scope | 70 |
| Distribution | US Distribution to the states of : NJ, CA, MN, MO, MA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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