Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1188-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Medical Systems USA |
| Report date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Quantity | 10,587 units (US); 94,987 (worldwide) |
| Location | Wayne, NJ, United States |
Official product description
BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077, BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code 70106.9078. Part of the CARDIOHELP System, a pre-connected set used for extracorporeal respiratory and/or cardiovascular support.
Why the product was recalled
Firm has initiated a removal of the product due to insufficient evidence of packaging sterility. Exposure to a non-sterile medical device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, or ischemia.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Republic of Korea, The Russian Federation, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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