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Z-1661-2023Class II

Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA...

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LLC / initiated 2023-05-18 / Open, Classified / root cause: packaging

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
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1661-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1655-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1656-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1657-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1658-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1659-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1660-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1661-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1662-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated