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CARDIOHELP Emergency Drive, Part Numbers 701048002 and 701076205. The CARDIOHELP System is a blood oxygenation and carbo

FDA device recall Z-0420-2024 · posted 2023-12-07 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Reason for recall
Product removal due to possible blocking or impairment of the CARDIOHELP Emergency Drive. This issue can lead to the patient being exposed to inappropriate low blood flow. Potential associated harms are ischemia and hypoxia.
Action taken
On October 10, 2023, the firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter to all affected consignees. Customers should examine their inventory to determine if they have any affected CARDIOHELP Emergency Drives in their inventory. A representative from Getinge will contact customers to ensure they have received the recall information and have taken the necessary actions. Getinge will arrange the supply of loaner replacements where needed and arrange for the return of affected devices for repair. " You may also request loaner Emergency Drive(s) from Getinge Technical Support at (888) 943-8872 (select option 4,2,1), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) " If you have affected product that is currently being used in patient treatment, inform Getinge immediately at (888) 943-8872, option 1, option 1. Please ensure that an alternate means of emergency support is available at all times, which may include a nonaffected Emergency Drive (if available) or a fully charged backup CARDIOHELP console. If you have any questions, please contact Getinge Technical Support at (888) 943-8872 (select option 4,2,1), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone). ***Updated 1/8/24*** Additional serial numbers were added to the scope.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
DTQ
Quantity affected
Updated 1/8/24 - 1858 Total distributed in U.S.; 69 Total affected units in U.S.
Distribution
US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution: Domestic distribution to: AL, CA, DC, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SC, VA Foreign distribution to: Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,
Date initiated
2023-10-10
Date posted
2023-12-07
Location
Wayne, NJ

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