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Recall of Device Recall Maquet Compressor Mini

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
    67100
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0848-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-12-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-01-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-02-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124699
  • 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
    Compressor, air, portable - Product Code BTI
  • Reason
    Maquet compressor mini may deliver compressed air at a temperature higher than specified.
  • Action
    Maquet sent a product recall urgent-medical device field correction letter/customer fax response via Fed Ex on December 5, 2013, to their customers. Customers are advised of the issues with the device and provided instructions. The correction will include an update with replacement of the affected connector and if needed replacement of the thermoelectric cooler if it damaged. These operations will be performed by an authorized Maquet representative. Any questions can be directed to customer service at 1-888-627-8383 option 2 followed by option 3 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm EST. Customers should completed and return the enclosed confirmation form or scan a copy to field actions@maquet.com or fax (973) 807-9290.

Device

Device Recall Maquet Compressor Mini
  • Model / Serial
    Part number 6481779
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution US, Canada and Japan.
  • Product Description
    Compressor Mini || To provide a supply of dry, filtered compressed air for a medical respiratory ventilator or anaesthesia machine that meet the specifications of the compressor mini. compressor mini is intended to be operated by healthcare providers, physicians, nurses, and technicians. Compressor mini is to be used only for bedside application within the hospital environment. Compressor mini is neither intended nor suitable for use during in-hospital patient transportation or during ambulance or air transportation. Compressor mini is not suitable for use with MRI.
  • 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