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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vacuum Unit for CATSmart Vacuum Pump. Fresenius CATSmart (Continuous Autotransfusion System) is indicated for the processing of blood collected intraoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion.

Reported: April 3, 2019 Initiated: February 11, 2019 #Z-1059-2019

Product Description

Vacuum Unit for CATSmart Vacuum Pump. Fresenius CATSmart (Continuous Autotransfusion System) is indicated for the processing of blood collected intraoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion.

Reason for Recall

The optional Vacuum Unit may stop working and display the failure message "Failure vacuum unit" during use.

Details

Recalling Firm
Fenwal Inc
Units Affected
198 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AZ, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA and PR; and Internationally to Canada.
Location
Lake Zurich, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vacuum Unit for CATSmart Vacuum Pump. Fresenius CATSmart (Continuous Autotransfusion System) is indicated for the processing of blood collected intraoperatively and postoperatively to obtain washed packed red blood cells for reinfusion.. Recalled by Fenwal Inc. Units affected: 198 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
The optional Vacuum Unit may stop working and display the failure message "Failure vacuum unit" during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 3, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1059-2019.