ACROBAT Stabilizers- ACROBAT V Vacuum Off-Pump System (OM-91 OOS), ACROBAT SUV Vacuum Off-Pump System (OM-9000S), ACROBA

FDA device recall Z-0967-2012 · posted 2012-02-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

Reason for recall

There may be a small perforation in the sterile pouch of select lots of the ACROBAT V, ACROBAT SUV, and ACROBAT Mechanical Stabilizers and the XPOSE 3 and XPOSE 4 Positioners.

Action taken

Maquet sent an Urgent Device Removal Immediate Action Required letter dated November 16, 2011 and a Field Action Response forms via Federal Express to to affected customers. The letter identifies the problem, product. risk factors and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their stocks immediately to determine if they have any of the recalled product. If so, discontinue dispensing (distributing) the lot and complete the Field Action Response form attached to complete and fax the attached Field Action Response form. In addition, it provides instructions for how to return the recalled product to MAQUET. Distributors are instructed to provide the same instructions to their customers supplied with the recalled products. If you have any questions contact the Recall Hotline Center at 1-888-613-0271. If you have any additional questions, contact your local MAQUET Cardiovascul'ar sales representative or Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874 (6AM -5PM PST).

Root cause

Employee error

Status

Terminated

Product code

MWS

Quantity affected

9436 unit total (US AND WORLDWIDE)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide

Date initiated

2011-11-16

Date posted

2012-02-06

Date terminated

2014-01-10

Location

Wayne, NJ