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QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 70000-USA 701067820 HMO 71000-USA 701067823 BEQ-HMO 71000-USA 701067829

FDA Recall Z-1659-2023 · Posted 2023-05-30

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeDTZ
Date Initiated2023-05-18
Product Quantity0 (US)

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

On May 18, 2023, the firm notified customers of the recall via an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter. Actions to be taken by the customer: If an affected device is already in use, please use according to normal practices. Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia. If detected, treat according to clinical protocols. Please remove any affected product in inventory from areas of use. Unopened and unexpired affected product is eligible for credit upon return. Product Return: Please contact Getinge Customer Service at 1-888-943-8872 option 2 between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time to request a return authorization (RMA) and shipping instructions to return any affected product. Distributors who have shipped affected products to customers should forward the notification to customers' attention for appropriate action. Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH is working with all possible urgency on the redesign and revalidation of a packaging solution, which is anticipated to be available by Q4 2023.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide domestic distribution

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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