Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17184 |
| Brand Name: | Sorin Perceval Sutureless Aortic Valve |
| Model: | Item Numbers: ICV0769, ICV0773, ICV0769, ICV1211 |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | CARSL Consulting 30 Fulford Road Havelock North 4130 Hastings |
| Contact Information: | 09 238 3447 |
| Manufacturer: | Sorin Group Italia Srl |
| Issue: | Sorin Group Italia identified the presence of Corynebacterium spp. in the pre-sterile bioburden monitoring of Tissue Heart Valve test samples in July 2014. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 19/8/2014 |
