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handled in conformity with the provisions of the legislation in force in the
country where the product involved in the notification has been 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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K. 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 haematological
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.
No person, including any 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
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, its
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).
ITALIA disclaims any warranty of
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