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Maquet Heartstring II Proximal Seal System (HS-1045) manufactured by Maquet Cardiovascular, Wayne, NJ Intended use: medi

FDA device recall Z-0940-2011 · posted 2011-02-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Reason for recall
Deployment tube may detach during use due to insufficient adhesive, which may result in product failure to operate.
Action taken
The firm, MAQUET Getinge Group, sent an "URGENT DEVICE REMOVAL IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated May 5, 2010, to all customers via Federal Express. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their stocks to determine if they have any of the affected product, if found, discontinue dispensing (distributing) the lot and complete the Field Action Response Form; immediately contact accounts if they acted as a distributor, and acknowledge receipt of this notification whether or not they have any affected products by completing the Field Action Response Form via fax to (U.S.): 1-888-899-2874. If you have any additional questions, please contact your local MAQUET Cardiovascular sales representative or our Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DXC
Quantity affected
1630
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Japan, Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, Israel
Date initiated
2010-05-05
Date posted
2011-02-01
Date terminated
2011-06-21
Location
Wayne, NJ

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