Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 7, 2023
Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the sterile barrier of the packaging. Exposure to non-sterile device may res…
Maquet Medical Systems USA recalled QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model … - a moderate-severity action.
QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model … was recalled by Maquet Medical Systems USA in June 7, 2023. Reason: Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the st…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1660-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Maquet Medical Systems USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the st….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1660-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1660-2023) was formally reported on June 7, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 18, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Maquet Medical Systems USA is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 0 (US).
The documented reason for this recall is: Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the sterile barrier of the packaging. Exposure to non-sterile device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide domestic distribution. 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, 3 from FDA Devices - 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 - 40,322 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
0 (US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 10000-USA 701070412 HMO 11000-USA 701070416
Product packaging may exhibit small pinholes which may not be visible to the unaided eye, compromising the sterile barrier of the packaging. Exposure to non-sterile device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1660-2023 |
| Date reported | June 7, 2023 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Medical Systems USA |
| Firm location | Wayne, NJ |
| Affected scope | 0 (US) |
| Distribution | Nationwide domestic distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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