FDANovember 18, 2019device
LivaNova USA Sterile Disposable Connector,1/2x1/2, 20 units per case
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
Some packages of sterile disposable connectors contained a 3/8x1/4 reducer instead of the specified 1/2x1/2 connector. No significant risk to health is expected as the issue is easily detectable and the different shape would prevent use of the connector.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
livanova
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- FDABrand Name: SenTiva DUO" Product Name: VNS Therapy¿ SenTiva DUO", Model 1000-D Model/Catalog Number: 1000-D Software Version: NA Product Description: The LivaNova VNS Therapy" System, used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), consists of an implantable VNS Therapy generator, lead, and external prog...2025-01-03
- FDABrand Name: SenTiva" Product Name: VNS Therapy" SenTiva", Model 1000 Model/Catalog Number: 1000 Software Version: NA Product Description: The LivaNova VNS Therapy" System, used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), consists of an implantable VNS Therapy generator, lead, and external programming syst...2025-01-03
- FDASenTiva, REF: 1000C, Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System with Microburst Stimulation. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).2024-12-12
- FDASenTiva, REF: 1000; SenTiva Duo, REF: 1000-D; Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).2024-12-12
- FDAEssenz HLM (Heart-Lung Machine), REF: 49-00-10, with Software2024-10-18
- FDA3T Heater Cooler System, REF: 16-02-852023-08-03
- FDASorin Centrifugal Pump System, CP5, Drive Unit (Catalogue Item #60-01-04, UDI: 04033817900948) used in an HLM S5/C5 System configuration. A cardiopulmonary bypass speed control device.2021-12-17
- FDAVagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy Leads, PerenniaDURA, Model: 303. Model 303-20 PereniaDURA Lead (2.0 mm electrode inner diameter) and Model 303-30 PereniaDURA Lead (3.0 mm electrode inner diameter)2021-12-02
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