Bubble Detector Sensor ModuleRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04033817900665), received between May 14, 2018 and Mar 4, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “False Alarm” (1 report).

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.

• MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Under-Sensing; Under-Sensing

  LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND HAS RECEIVED A REPORT THAT, DURING A PROCEDURE, A BUBBLE SENSOR DETECTOR WAS ACTIVATED UPON THE DETECTION OF AN AIR BUBBLE, HOWEVER, LATER, IT COULD NOT HAVE DETECTED IT SINCE THE END-USER NOTICED A MASSIVE AIR IN THE CIRCULATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18825128 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 21, 2023Low Readings; Low Readings

  SEE INITIAL REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17369862 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2018False Alarm; False Alarm

  LIVANOVA (B)(4) RECEIVED A REPORT THAT A SENSOR MODULE FOR BUBBLE DETECTOR IS GIVING FALSE ALARM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7510335 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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.