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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Heater Cooler Unit Usage: The Heater-Cooler Unit (HCU 30) supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extra corporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled. The HCU 30 is intended to circulate water through heat exchange circuits to warm or cool a patient during short duration cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less.

Reported: November 9, 2016 Initiated: September 27, 2016 #Z-0348-2017

Product Description

Heater Cooler Unit Usage: The Heater-Cooler Unit (HCU 30) supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extra corporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled. The HCU 30 is intended to circulate water through heat exchange circuits to warm or cool a patient during short duration cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less.

Reason for Recall

There is the potential for contaminated water to enter parts of the Heater-Cooler Unit circuits. There is a potential risk of bacterial contamination including Mycobacteria species.

Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Heater Cooler Unit Usage: The Heater-Cooler Unit (HCU 30) supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extra corporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled. The HCU 30 is intended to circulate water through heat exchange circuits to warm or cool a patient during short duration cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less.. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc. Units affected: 305 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is the potential for contaminated water to enter parts of the Heater-Cooler Unit circuits. There is a potential risk of bacterial contamination including Mycobacteria species.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 9, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0348-2017.