Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 5, 2018
There is a potential for blood leakage at the blood inlet connector when using the reducing screw adapter 1/4 x 3/16 that may result in clinically relevant loss of prime before …
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc recalled QUADROX-i Neonatal with integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 11000-USA#QUADROX… - a critical-severity action.
QUADROX-i Neonatal with integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 11000-USA#QUADROX… was recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc in December 5, 2018. Reason: There is a potential for blood leakage at the blood inlet connector when using the reducing screw adapter 1/4…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0437-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential for blood leakage at the blood inlet connector when using the reducing screw adapter 1/4….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0437-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0437-2019) was formally reported on December 5, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 25, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 490 total in US.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential for blood leakage at the blood inlet connector when using the reducing screw adapter 1/4 x 3/16 that may result in clinically relevant loss of prime before patient connection or blood loss during … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AZ, CA, FL, IA, LA, NC, and TX and countries of: Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, E…. Distribution scope 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 - 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
490 total in US
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
QUADROX-i Neonatal with integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 11000-USA#QUADROX-i Neo.+Reservoir), Part Number 701055207 The membrane oxygenator QUADROXi Neonatal is intended for use in extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery.
There is a potential for blood leakage at the blood inlet connector when using the reducing screw adapter 1/4 x 3/16 that may result in clinically relevant loss of prime before patient connection or blood loss during patient connection.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0437-2019 |
| Date reported | December 5, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 25, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc |
| Firm location | Wayne, NJ |
| Affected scope | 490 total in US |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AZ, CA, FL, IA, LA, NC, and TX and countries of: Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, Spain, France,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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