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BEQ-RF-32-USA RotaFlow Centrifugal Pump with BIOLINE Coating, Product Code 701047554. For use with an extracorporeal cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.

FDA Recall Z-0977-2024 · Posted 2024-02-02

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKFM
Date Initiated2024-01-08
Product Quantity1090 total

Reason for Recall

Nonconformities at their seal could potentially compromise the sterile barrier for affected products. Breach of sterile barrier could expose patients to pathogenic agents, resulting in the following potential harms: inflammation, infection, or sepsis.

Firm Action

On January 8, 2024, the firm notified affected customers via URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE Removal letters. Customers were instructed to remove all affected RF-32 pumps from use. If product is already in use, the firm advised to not discontinue therapy, but to monitor the patient closely for signs of infection. Customers should quarantine all affected product and return unopened/unexpired affected product to MCP/Getinge. Please contact MCP/Getinge Customer Support at (888) 943-8872 (press option 2), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) to request a return authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions. Distributors should forward the recall document to customers who received affected products. Information also posted on firm's website: https://www.getinge.com/us/products-and-solutions/cardiovascular-procedures/ ***Updated 3/21/24*** Firm expanded field action to include additional lots. Amended notifications were sent to affected US customers on March 20, 2024.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution to the states of CA, IL, MD, MO, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA and the countries of Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Netherlands.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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