3T Heater Cooler System, REF: 16-02-85
FDA Recall Z-0073-2024 · Posted 2023-10-06
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Recalling FirmLivaNova Deutschland GmbH
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeDWC
Date Initiated2023-08-03
Product Quantity37 systems
Reason for Recall
The firm's labeling (Quick Reference Guide) contains incorrect information in the maintenance schedule for the Heater-Cooler device.
Firm Action
On August 3, 2023 and August 28, 2023, LivaNova issued a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees via E-Mail. LivaNova asked consignees to take the following actions:
With the help of Attachment 1 of this letter, identify the location of the 3T Heater-
Cooler device(s) where there may be an incorrect QRG.
2. Dispose of only the Quick Reference Guide rev 22 (bound of laminated pages). A
new copy of the quick reference guide will be delivered to your facility as soon as
possible.
3. Check whether the maintenance schedule reported in OI section 6.2.1 was
followed.
A. In case YES: You do not need to take any further action and you can
continue to use the 3T device according to the OI.
B. In case NO,
B.1. Replace the aerosol collection if needed (ref. OI section 5.7.2)
B.2. Disinfect the water circuit (ref. OI section 6.4)
B.3. Monitor the water quality (ref. OI section 6.5.2)
B.4. Remove the system from service until you receive the results of the
water quality monitoring.
B.5. In the case of Acceptable bacteria and NTM count (ref OI section
6.5.2 paragraph 4) you can continue to use the 3T device according
to the OI.
B.6. In case of Unacceptable bacteria and NTM count (ref OI section 6.5.2
paragraph 4), keep the system out of service, and contact your
hygiene officer and your authorized service technician. LivaNova can
provide an optional Deep Cleaning service for the system free of
charge. Please contact your service technician or sales
representative to request this service.
4. Fill in and sign the Customer Response Form (Attachment 1), and return it by email
to [email protected] or by hand to your LivaNova contact person, to
confirm that you have received this letter, you have read and understood its
content, you have disposed the incorrect copy and you have received the corrected
QRG laminated cards.
6. Please ensure that this Medical Device Correction is communicated to all personnel within your organization who need to be
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IN, GA, NC, TX, AZ, FL, MN, NJ, CO, SC.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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