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Z-1666-2011

Labeling on box reads: MAQUET BEQ-HG 0284 3/8" X 3/8" Connectors, Lot 70041098 but the product packaged...

Maquet Cardiovascular LLC / initiated 2011-02-23 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC began a recall of Labeling on box reads: MAQUET BEQ-HG 0284 3/8" X 3/8" Connectors, Lot 70041098 but the product packaged inside was MAQUET BEQ-HG 1113 3/16" x 3/16" Connectors... on . The reason FDA records is "Tubing connectors incorrectly packaged and labeled". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1666-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular LLC
Product
Labeling on box reads: MAQUET BEQ-HG 0284 3/8" X 3/8" Connectors, Lot 70041098 but the product packaged inside was MAQUET BEQ-HG 1113 3/16" x 3/16" Connectors, Lot 70041096. The HG 0284 and HG 1113 connectors are packaged sterile as single components in a container holding 20 units. The connectors are designed to be used for performing connections between tubes in extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less. BEQ-HG Connectors are to be used with MAQUET HLM Tubing sets.
Product code
DWE Tubing, Pump, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall
Tubing connectors incorrectly packaged and labeled.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm, Maquet, sent a "PRODUCT RECALL URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter dated February 22, 2011 via Federal Express to its customer. The letter described the product, problem and the action to be taken. The customer was instructed to examine their inventory immediately to identify and remove the affected connectors and complete and return the attached RECALL- Device Corrective Action Response Form via fax to Director of Regulatory Affairs at (973) 709-7016 or email: [email protected]. If you have any additional questions, please contact your local MAQUET Cardiovascular Sales Representative or customer service at 1-800-777-4222.
Quantity in commerce
40 BEQ-HG 0284 3/8" x 3/8" Lot 70041098 Connectors
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA state of CA.
Product codes and lots
BEQ-HG 0284 Connector 3/8" x 3/8" Lot 70041098; BEQ-HG 1113 Connector 3/16" x 3/16" Lot 70041096 (note that this code was in the connector mispackaged in the box)