Events

Recall of Device Recall MAQUET Bioline Connectors

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Maquet Cardiovascular, 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
    58053
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-1666-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-02-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-03-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-09-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=98121
  • 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
    Tubing, pump, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWE
  • Reason
    Tubing connectors incorrectly packaged and labeled.
  • Action
    The firm, Maquet, sent a "PRODUCT RECALL URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter dated February 22, 2011 via Federal Express to its customer. The letter described the product, problem and the action to be taken. The customer was instructed to examine their inventory immediately to identify and remove the affected connectors and complete and return the attached RECALL- Device Corrective Action Response Form via fax to Director of Regulatory Affairs at (973) 709-7016 or email: whitney.torning@maquet.com. If you have any additional questions, please contact your local MAQUET Cardiovascular Sales Representative or customer service at 1-800-777-4222.

Device

Device Recall MAQUET Bioline Connectors
  • Model / Serial
    BEQ-HG 0284 Connector 3/8" x 3/8" Lot 70041098; BEQ-HG 1113 Connector 3/16" x 3/16" Lot 70041096 (note that this code was in the connector mispackaged in the box)
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: USA state of CA.
  • Product Description
    Labeling on box reads: MAQUET BEQ-HG 0284 3/8" X 3/8" Connectors, Lot 70041098 but the product packaged inside was MAQUET BEQ-HG 1113 3/16" x 3/16" Connectors, Lot 70041096. The HG 0284 and HG 1113 connectors are packaged sterile as single components in a container holding 20 units. || The connectors are designed to be used for performing connections between tubes in extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less. BEQ-HG Connectors are to be used with MAQUET HLM Tubing sets.
  • Manufacturer
    Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

Manufacturer

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC, 45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne NJ 07470-2094
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Getinge AB
  • Source
    USFDA