Events

Recall of Device Recall FLOWi

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70684
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2083-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-03-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-04-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=134486
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Gas-machine, anesthesia - Product Code BSZ
  • Reason
    Maquet has identified that in some flow-i anesthesia system auxiliary o2 and suction modules, the suctioning function cannot be activated or controlled by the suction unit on/off switch leading to a decrease or loss of suctioning capability of the modules.
  • Action
    Maquet sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Action Removal and Replacement Form/Device Removal Response Form dated March 2, 2015 to their affected customers via FedEx. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed read through the letter and inform all members of their staff who may use the affected device. Fill out the attached Device Removal Response Form with requested information, sign and date and fax/email the Response Form using the fax/email information provided. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Maquet Service Representative or Maquet Technical Support at 1-888-627-8383 (press option 3, followed by option 1 and then optionn 1 again.

Device

Device Recall FLOWi
  • Model / Serial
    Device Part number: 66 79 847 Serial Numbers: 4, 14-24, 26-29, 31, 37, 40, 56, 138, 199, 205, 367, 369-372, 391, 394-395, 416, 466-491, 517, 519, 525, 567-568, 570, 582-583, 606, 613, 619, 627, 629-631, 633, 635-641, and 643-665
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.
  • Product Description
    The FLOW-i Anesthesia System Axillary O2 and Suction Module, Device Part number: 66 79 847 || FLOW-i Anesthesia System: Is indicated for administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe.The system is intended for use in a wide range of population: from neonatal to adult patients. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except for the MRI environment, by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration. Auxiliary O2 and Suction Module: Is an option available for the FLOW-i Anesthesia System. The module contains two main parts: Flowmeter unit: The intended use of the flowmeter is to provide oxygen for patient therapy. Suction unit: The intended use is to extract body fluids from the stomach and airways.
  • Manufacturer
    Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

Manufacturer

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc, 45 Barbour Pond Drive, Wayne NJ 07470
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Getinge AB
  • Source
    USFDA