The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2462-2020·Announced 2020-07-08

LivaNova Recalls Sterile Standalone Connectors Due to Barrier Breach

LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 240 units of sterile standalone 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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a sterile barrier breach in a medical device, which poses a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 240 units of 1/2 - 3/8 REDUC CONN, STRL REF (GTIN 00803622129322) sterile standalone connectors. The recall involves specific lots (2005500211 and 2004300011) associated with a specific production period and packaging configuration.

The firm identified through internal testing that the sterile barrier of these connectors may present a breach. This defect potentially affects components assembled with the specific packaging mentioned in the recall notice. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected units were distributed to facilities in 40 US states, the District of Columbia, and one hospital in Spain (Hospital de Barsuto, Bilbao). Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and product codes listed in the recall notice and contact LivaNova for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
1/2 - 3/8 REDUC CONN, STRL REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:EC2145S/ 00803622129322
Manufacturer
LivaNova USA Inc.
Affected units
240

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 (2)

  • LOT 2005500211
  • 2004300011

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 →