Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0709-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC |
| Report date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Quantity | (34,356 cases/206,136 devices US); (3,902 cases/23,412 devices OUS) |
| Location | Wayne, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Product REF 4000-100N, DRAIN, EXPRESS SINGLE W/AC, Single Collection
Why the product was recalled
Express chest drains are pre-packaged with sterile water syringes which have bene recalled. If the device is not kept in an upright position, the patient may be exposed to infectious material. Subsequent hazards include but are not limited to infection, abscess, sepsis, and death.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) to countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain and UK
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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