Sorin Group Aortic Arch Cannula Recall: Excess Plastic on Tip
Sorin Group recalls specific aortic arch cannulas due to excess plastic on the tip. This may cause issues during surgery. Affected models and lots are listed in the recall notice.
Lower-risk recall
Identification of excess plastic on the tip of the cannula.
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What happened, in plain English
Sorin Group is recalling certain aortic arch cannulas used in heart surgery because they have excess plastic on the tip. This could lead to problems during surgical procedures if not addressed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73892-sorin-group-aortic-arch-cannula-recall-excess-plastic-on-tip.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73892-sorin-group-aortic-arch-cannula-recall-excess-plastic-on-tip · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2871-2017
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“Sorin Group Aortic Arch Cannula Recall: Excess Plastic on Tip.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73892-sorin-group-aortic-arch-cannula-recall-excess-plastic-on-tip. Based on FDA recall #Z-2871-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2871-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The excess plastic on the tip of the cannula could potentially cause blockages or complications during heart surgery. This is a minor issue that may not cause serious injury but requires attention to ensure proper surgical function.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using these cannulas in heart surgery are most at risk. Patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery may be affected if the wrong cannula is used.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers NA-1116, NA-1118, NA-1126, NA-1136, NA-1206, NA-1207, NA-1208, NA-1316, NA-1327, NA-1337, NA-1338, RA-1117, RA-1126, RA-1127, RA-1128A, RA-1136, RA-1137A, RA-1137, RA-1138, RA-1206. Lot numbers from 1407000078 to 1705200165 or S140979 to S141841.
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Sorin Group- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the model and lot numbers on the cannula to confirm if it is affected by this recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 18 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of : AR, AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OK, PA, SD, TX, & VA. and foreign countries of: Canada, Iran, Mexico, & New Zealand.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2871-2017 (June 9, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2871-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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