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MAQUET PLEGIOX Cardioplegia Heat Exchanger The PLEGIOX Cardioplegia Heat Exchanger is used as part of a cardioplegia sys

FDA device recall Z-1165-2014 · posted 2014-03-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Reason for recall
The MAQUET post-marketing vigilance program has identified a discrepancy that the desired cardioplegia temperature may not be obtained when the PLEGIOX Cardioplegia Heat Exchanger (PLEGIOX) is used in conjunction with a heater/cooler unit.
Action taken
Maquet Inc.sent an" Field Safety Notice" dated January 31, 2014, to all affected customers via Fed Ex. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Any questions or additional information, can be obtained from the MAQUET representative, or MAQUET Customer Service at 1-888-627-8383 (press option 2, followed by option 3), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST. Please complete and return the enclosed confirmation form, acknowledging your receipt and understanding of this communication, by emailing a scanned copy to Fieldactions@maquet.com or via fax at (973) 807-9290.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DTR
Quantity affected
1,424 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Brazil, Germany and Turkey
Date initiated
2014-01-31
Date posted
2014-03-10
Date terminated
2015-04-24
Location
Wayne, NJ

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