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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Product REF 4050-100N, DRAIN, EXPRESS BRU W/AC, Blood Recovery Unit

Reported: January 24, 2024 Initiated: December 13, 2023 #Z-0710-2024

Product Description

Product REF 4050-100N, DRAIN, EXPRESS BRU W/AC, Blood Recovery Unit

Reason for Recall

Express chest drains are pre-packaged with sterile water syringes which have bene recalled. If the device is not kept in an upright position, the patient may be exposed to infectious material. Subsequent hazards include but are not limited to infection, abscess, sepsis, and death.

Details

Units Affected
(7,501 cases/45,006 devices US); no OUS
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) to countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain and UK
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Product REF 4050-100N, DRAIN, EXPRESS BRU W/AC, Blood Recovery Unit. Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC. Units affected: (7,501 cases/45,006 devices US); no OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Express chest drains are pre-packaged with sterile water syringes which have bene recalled. If the device is not kept in an upright position, the patient may be exposed to infectious material. Subsequent hazards include but are not limited to infection, abscess, sepsis, and death.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 24, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0710-2024.