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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 5, 2014

Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9100S Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9000S Axius Xpose 3 Access Device XP-3000 XPOSE 4 Access Device XP-4000 Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System Each Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump system is intended for use during performance of cardiac surgical procedures through a sternotomy incision approach.

An internal finding identified the presence of pinholes/cuts in some of the Tyvek pouches of the vacuum tubing sets included as an accessory to Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System, A…

Recall #
Z-0132-2015
Affected scope
16,532 units (19,270 units international)
Initiated
August 13, 2014
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Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC recalled Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9100S Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9000… - a moderate-severity action.

Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9100S Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9000… was recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC in November 5, 2014. Reason: An internal finding identified the presence of pinholes/cuts in some of the Tyvek pouches of the vacuum tubin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0132-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An internal finding identified the presence of pinholes/cuts in some of the Tyvek pouches of the vacuum tubin….

Moderate
severity level
17K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 5, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0132-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9100S Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9000S Axius Xpose 3 Access Device XP-3000 XPOSE 4 Access Device XP-4000 Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System Each Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump system is intended for use during performance of cardiac surgical procedures through a sternotomy incision approach.

Reason for recall

An internal finding identified the presence of pinholes/cuts in some of the Tyvek pouches of the vacuum tubing sets included as an accessory to Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System, Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System, Axius XPOSE 3 Access Device and XPOSE 4 Access Device.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0132-2015
Date reported November 5, 2014
Date initiated August 13, 2014
Recalling firm Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Firm location Wayne, NJ
Affected scope 16,532 units (19,270 units international)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ECUADOR, GERMANY, FINLAND, FRANCE, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDI…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

16,532 units (19,270 units international) units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9100S Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System OM-9000S Axius Xpose 3 Access Device XP-3000 XPOSE 4 Access Device XP-4000 Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System Each Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump system is intended for use during performance of cardiac surgical procedures through a sternotomy incision approach.. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC. Units affected: 16,532 units (19,270 units international).
Why was this product recalled?
An internal finding identified the presence of pinholes/cuts in some of the Tyvek pouches of the vacuum tubing sets included as an accessory to Acrobat V Vacuum Off-Pump System, Acrobat SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System, Axius XPOSE 3 Access Device and XPOSE 4 Access Device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0132-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ECUADOR, GERMANY, FINLAND, FRANCE, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDICA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, MALAYSIA, NETHERLANDS, PANAMA, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM AND VIETNAM..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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