PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Cardiohelp-I System Product Usage: A blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood thorough the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support during procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (for periods up to six hours). It is also intended to provide circulatory and/or pulmonary support during procedures not requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (for periods up to six hours).

Reported: November 19, 2014 Initiated: October 17, 2014 #Z-0211-2015

Product Description

Cardiohelp-I System Product Usage: A blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood thorough the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support during procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (for periods up to six hours). It is also intended to provide circulatory and/or pulmonary support during procedures not requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (for periods up to six hours).

Reason for Recall

Cardiohelp- i System may have a software issue that can potentially result in an erroneous display of a "Battery Needs Service" message after startup of the units when using either AC or DC power

Details

Units Affected
331 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cardiohelp-I System Product Usage: A blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood thorough the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support during procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (for periods up to six hours). It is also intended to provide circulatory and/or pulmonary support during procedures not requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (for periods up to six hours).. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc. Units affected: 331 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Cardiohelp- i System may have a software issue that can potentially result in an erroneous display of a "Battery Needs Service" message after startup of the units when using either AC or DC power
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0211-2015.