Events

Recall of Device Recall Rotaflow

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
    73390
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1373-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-02-23
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=144022
  • 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
    Pump, blood, cardiopulmonary bypass, non-roller type - Product Code KFM
  • Reason
    Maquet cardiopulmonary (mcp) is conducting a voluntary recall based on the potential risk of exposure to endotoxin for various products.
  • Action
    The firm, Maquet Inc., sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter/Response Form dated 2/23/2016 via Fed Ex to their customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the list to determine if you have the affected products; monitor patients for signs; monitor and treat signs according to your protocols and clinical judgments; support shock symptoms and maintain circulatory and hemodynamics per your facility's protocol and care guidelines, and complete and and return the enclosed Response Form by email to: MCPrecall2016@maquet.com or fax to: 1-973-629-1518 within three (3) business days. For any questions, please contact your Maquet sales and representative or Maquet Customer Service at 1-888-627-8383 (press option 2, followed by option 2) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm EST.

Device

Device Recall Rotaflow
  • Model / Serial
    BEQ-RF32, BEQ-RF-32-USA, BO-RF-32, BO-RF-32 USA, RF-32, RF-32 USA, RF-32u.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    Rotaflow Centrifugal Pump || Custom tubing packs for the oxygenator
  • 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