Bubble Detector Sensor 3/16"Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04033817900603), received between Feb 25, 2022 and Jul 1, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Low Readings” (2 reports).

13 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K071318); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 1, 2024False Alarm; Low Readings; False Alarm; Low Readings

  LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND RECEIVED A REPORT THAT A BUBBLE SENSOR DETECTOR MALFUNCTIONED DURING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. IT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED THAT BUBBLE SENSOR DID NOT DETECT AIR BUBBLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19642195 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2023Low Readings; Low Readings

  SEE INITIAL REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17359138 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 25, 2022Device Sensing Problem; Device Sensing Problem

  LIVANOVA (B)(4) RECEIVED A REPORT THAT A BUBBLE SENSOR 3/16'' WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE DURING PRIMING. NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13599407 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K071318. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1119-2020 · Jan 28, 2019 · Terminated
  LivaNova Sorin Connect DPIII KOMPL. S5 REF 96-415-130, 2017-08-15, IPX1, RXOnly, (01)04033817901594 Product Usage: The S5 System is used to perform, control and monitor extracorp
• Z-2866-2016 · Aug 25, 2016 · Terminated
  Stckert S5 System, S5 Heart-lung machine, Cardiopulmonary bypass heart-lung machine console Product Usage: The Stckert S5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypa
• Z-0856-2014 · Dec 4, 2013 · Terminated
  S5/C5 Heart-lung machine Product Usage: The StOckert S5/ Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six (6) hours or less.
• Z-0142-2014 · Sep 24, 2013 · Terminated
  S5 Heart-lung machine, Stockert S5 System. Catalogue No: 48-30/40/50-00. The Stockert S5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six(6)
• Z-0273-2013 · Sep 19, 2012 · Terminated
  S5 Mast Roller Pump 85, Item Number: 10-88-60 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.
• Z-0274-2013 · Sep 19, 2012 · Terminated
  S5 Mast Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-88-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.
• Z-0271-2013 · Sep 19, 2012 · Terminated
  S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.
• Z-0275-2013 · Sep 19, 2012 · Terminated
  Sorin C5 Perfusion System, Item number 58-00-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.
• Z-0272-2013 · Sep 19, 2012 · Terminated
  S5 Double Roller Pump 85, Item Number: 10-85-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures lasting six hours or less.
• Z-1327-2012 · Feb 23, 2012 · Terminated
  Control panel for mast roller pump 150/85 The S5 Perfusion System is used to perform, control and monitor extracorporeal blood circulation during an operation for up to six (6) ho
• Z-1325-2012 · Feb 23, 2012 · Terminated
  S5 Single Roller Pump 150 The S5 Perfusion System is used to perform, control and monitor extracorporeal blood circulation during an operation for up to six (6) hours.
• Z-1326-2012 · Feb 23, 2012 · Terminated
  S5 Double Roller Pump 85 The S5 Perfusion System is used to perform, control and monitor extracorporeal blood circulation during an operation for up to six (6) hours.
• Z-1328-2012 · Feb 23, 2012 · Terminated
  Control panel for mast roller pump 85 The S5 Perfusion System is used to perform, control and monitor extracorporeal blood circulation during an operation for up to six (6) hours.