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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Heater Cooler Unit (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extracorporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled.

Reported: August 4, 2021 Initiated: July 14, 2021 #Z-2140-2021

Product Description

Heater Cooler Unit (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extracorporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled.

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
33
Distribution
Distribution to US states of AL, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, MO, NC, NE & OH.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Heater Cooler Unit (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extracorporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled.. Recalled by Maquet Medical Systems USA. Units affected: 33.
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 August 4, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2140-2021.