Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0443-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LLC |
| Report date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Quantity | 51 units |
| Location | Wayne, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Blood Monitoring Unit (BMU 40), model no. 701040852 - Product Usage: is to monitor blood parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or similar procedures with extracorporeal circulation, which require continuous monitoring of the arterial and/or venous blood parameters: partial pressure of oxygen (pO2), temperature (TArt and TVen), oxygen saturation (SO2), hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct).
Why the product was recalled
The Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) are not in compliance with the IEC standard (60601 1, third edition). The BMU 40 units affected by this recall were designed with a short creepage distance of 1.8 mm between the two distinct and proximal areas on the printed circuit board (PCB) where as the standard requires a creepage distance of 4 mm.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, IA, MD, NC, PA, TX, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
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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