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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Ultima OPCAB System, Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage: Intended for use during performance of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through a sternotomy incision approach. The ULTIMA Access RailPlatform in combination with the Activator II Drive Mechanism is used to spread the sternum, providing access and direct visualization to the thoracic cavity. The AccessRail Platform also allows for the organization of pericardial sutures. The ULTIMA Stablizer isolates and provides local immobilization o

Reported: October 9, 2013 Initiated: September 20, 2013 #Z-0001-2014

Product Description

Ultima OPCAB System, Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage: Intended for use during performance of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through a sternotomy incision approach. The ULTIMA Access RailPlatform in combination with the Activator II Drive Mechanism is used to spread the sternum, providing access and direct visualization to the thoracic cavity. The AccessRail Platform also allows for the organization of pericardial sutures. The ULTIMA Stablizer isolates and provides local immobilization of the target vessel on the beating heart.

Reason for Recall

MAQUET has identified a potential issue with the ULTIMA OPCAB (part numbers OM-2003S & OM-2001D). Labeling for the 2 blade lots had been incorrectly applied. The standard blades from Lot #25052176 were incorrectly labeled as deep blades, and the 20 deep blades from Lot #25052200 were incorrectly labeled as standard blades.

Details

Units Affected
20 units (Lot 25052176); 12 units (Lot #25052200)
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of: Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ultima OPCAB System, Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage: Intended for use during performance of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through a sternotomy incision approach. The ULTIMA Access RailPlatform in combination with the Activator II Drive Mechanism is used to spread the sternum, providing access and direct visualization to the thoracic cavity. The AccessRail Platform also allows for the organization of pericardial sutures. The ULTIMA Stablizer isolates and provides local immobilization of the target vessel on the beating heart.. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC. Units affected: 20 units (Lot 25052176); 12 units (Lot #25052200).
Why was this product recalled?
MAQUET has identified a potential issue with the ULTIMA OPCAB (part numbers OM-2003S & OM-2001D). Labeling for the 2 blade lots had been incorrectly applied. The standard blades from Lot #25052176 were incorrectly labeled as deep blades, and the 20 deep blades from Lot #25052200 were incorrectly labeled as standard blades.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0001-2014.