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CARDIOHELP-i System. Blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system.

FDA Recall Z-1831-2024 · Posted 2024-05-16

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeDTQ
Date Initiated2024-04-15
Product Quantity148 units (US: 5; OUS: 143)

Reason for Recall

The firm identified that the measured patient leakage current in some devices significantly exceeded expected levels.

Firm Action

Consignees received an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE - Removal" email, dated 4/15/2024, notifying them of this recall event. Consignees are asked to examine their inventory to identify if they possess any affected devices and all consignees are asked to return the provided Response Form via email to identify where affected devices are located. Consignees that report having any affected devices will be contacted by Getinge to arrange for return of the affected device to upgrade the system's sensor panel and perform testing to ensure that leakage current is within specifications. Technical Support can also be contacted at 888-943-8872 (option 4, option 2, option 1) Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM EST to make service arrangements. Consignees are asked to not use affected devices for any additional patients until it has been cleared by the MCP/Getinge system check, repaired, or replaced. The provided recall notice is to be forwarded to users of the CARDIOHELP-i system and if the device was further distributed.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of NJ & TX.

Official Source

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

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