The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2456-2020·Announced 2020-07-08

LivaNova Recalls Sterile Disposable Connectors Due to Barrier Breach

LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 768 units of Sterile Disposable Connectors because internal tests found potential breaches in the sterile barrier.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sterile barrier breach) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 768 units of Sterile Disposable Connectors (ASY RDC Y 1/2X3/8X3/8 STR 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050529000/ 00803622123351). The recall is limited to Lot 2003400086.

The firm identified through internal tests that the sterile barrier of these connectors may present a breach. The issue potentially affects components assembled with a specific packaging and is associated with a specific production period.

The affected units were distributed to various U.S. states and to Hospital de Barsuto in Bilbao, Spain. No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY RDC Y 1/2X3/8X3/8 STR 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050529000/ 00803622123351
Manufacturer
LivaNova USA Inc.
Affected units
768

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • LOT 2003400086

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by LivaNova USA Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →