must be treated, packed and handled in conformity with the provisions of the legislation in
force in the country where the product was used.
It is the responsibility of the health care institution to adequately prepare and
identify the product for return shipment. Do not return products that have been
exposed to blood borne infectious diseases.
ONLY for US customers
If for any reason the product must be returned to the manufacturer, a returned good
authorisation (RGA) number is required from Sorin Group USA cardiovascular Inc. prior to
shipping.
If the product has been in contact with blood or blood fluids, it must be thoroughly cleaned
and disinfected before packing. It should be shipped in either the original carton or an
equivalent carton to prevent damage during shipment, and it should be properly labelled
with an RGA number and an indication of the biohazardous nature of the content in the
shipment.
The shipping address for returned goods in the US is:
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Returned CV Products
14401 West 65th Way
Arvada, CO 80004-3599
FAX (800) 323 4031
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O. LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty is in addition to any statutory rights of the Purchaser pursuant to
applicable law.
SORIN GROUP ITALIA warrants that all reasonable care has been taken in the
manufacture of this medical device, as required by the nature of the device and the use
for which the device is intended.
SORIN GROUP ITALIA warrants that the medical device is capable of functioning as
indicated in the current instructions for use when used in accordance with them by
a qualified user and before any expiry date indicated on the packaging.
However, SORIN GROUP ITALIA cannot guarantee that the user will use the device
correctly, nor that the incorrect diagnosis or therapy and/or that the particular physical and
biological characteristics of an individual patient, do not affect the performance and
effectiveness of the device with damaging consequences for the patient, even though the
specified instructions for use have been respected.
SORIN GROUP ITALIA, whilst emphasizing the need to adhere strictly to the instructions
for use and to adopt all the precautions necessary for the correct use of the device,
cannot assume any responsibility for any loss, damage, expense, incidents or
consequences arising directly or indirectly from the improper use of this device.
SORIN GROUP ITALIA undertakes to replace the medical device in the event that it is
defective at the time of placing on the market or whilst being shipped by SORIN GROUP
ITALIA up to the time of delivery to the final user unless such defect has been caused by
mishandling by the purchaser.
The above replaces all other warranties explicit or implicit, written or verbal, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose.
representative, agent, dealer, distributor or intermediary of SORIN GROUP ITALIA or any
other industrial or commercial organization is authorized to make any representation or
warranty concerning this medical device except as expressly stated herein. SORIN
GROUP ITALIA disclaims any warranty of merchantability and any warranty of fitness for
purpose with regard to this product other than what is expressly stated herein. The
purchaser undertakes to comply with the terms of this Limited Warranty and in particular
agrees, in the event of a dispute or litigation with SORIN GROUP ITALIA, not to make
claims based on alleged or proven changes or alterations made to this Limited Warranty
by any representative, agent, dealer, distributor or other intermediary.
The existing relations between the parties to the contract (also in the case that it is not
drawn up in writing) to whom this Warranty is given as well as every dispute related to it
or in any way connected to it as well as anything related to it or any dispute concerning
this Warranty, it interpretation and execution, nothing excluded and/or reserved, are
regulated exclusively by the Italian law and jurisdiction. The court chosen is the Court of
Modena (Italy).
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