BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077, BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0...
Maquet Medical Systems USA began a recall of BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077, BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code 70106.9078. Part of the CARDIOHELP... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Firm has initiated a removal of the product due to insufficient evidence of packaging sterility. Exposure to a non-sterile medical device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, or ischemia". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1188-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LLC
- Product
- BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077, BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code 70106.9078. Part of the CARDIOHELP System, a pre-connected set used for extracorporeal respiratory and/or cardiovascular support.
- Product code
- DTZ Oxygenator, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Reason for recall
- Firm has initiated a removal of the product due to insufficient evidence of packaging sterility. Exposure to a non-sterile medical device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, or ischemia.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- On February 13, 2023, the firm notified customers via Urgent Medical Device Correction letters. Customers were informed of the potential packaging issues and the associated risks to health. Customers were instructed to stop use and return all unused and unexpired affected product for credit. If customers have no alternative product, they may choose to continue use of the product, but they must perform a visual inspection of the primary packaging, checking for visible stress marks or damage to the packaging. If there are visible stress marks in the packaging, the customer should not use the product. Please note that there is a possibility that packaging defects may not be detectable by the naked eye. If you have any questions, please contact your Getinge representative or call the Getinge Customer Support at (888) 9GETUSA / (888) 943-8872 (press option 2), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).
- Quantity in commerce
- 10,587 units (US); 94,987 (worldwide)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Republic of Korea, The Russian Federation, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Vietnam.
- Product codes and lots
- HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077 UDI-DI 04058863076355 HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code 70106.9078 UDI-DI 04058863080383 All lots/batches affected
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1188-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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