Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA...
Maquet Medical Systems USA began a recall of Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the sterile barrier of the packaging. Exposure to non-sterile device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1661-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LLC
- Product
- Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445
- Product code
- DTZ Oxygenator, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Reason for recall
- Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the sterile barrier of the packaging. Exposure to non-sterile device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia.
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- On May 18, 2023, the firm notified customers of the recall via an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter. Actions to be taken by the customer: If an affected device is already in use, please use according to normal practices. Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia. If detected, treat according to clinical protocols. Please remove any affected product in inventory from areas of use. Unopened and unexpired affected product is eligible for credit upon return. Product Return: Please contact Getinge Customer Service at 1-888-943-8872 option 2 between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time to request a return authorization (RMA) and shipping instructions to return any affected product. Distributors who have shipped affected products to customers should forward the notification to customers' attention for appropriate action. Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH is working with all possible urgency on the redesign and revalidation of a packaging solution, which is anticipated to be available by Q4 2023.
- Quantity in commerce
- 0 (US)
- Distribution
- Nationwide domestic distribution
- Product codes and lots
- Model Item No. UDI VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 4058863153889 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445 4058863153889 All lots
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1655-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1656-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1657-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1658-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1659-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1660-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1661-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1662-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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