FDA Recall Terminated

QUADROX-i Neonatal with integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 11000-USA#QUADROX-i Neo.+Reservoir), Part Number 701055207 The membrane oxygenator QUADROXi Neonatal is intended for use in extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery.

Recall: Z-0437-2019 · Initiated October 25, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0437-2019
Event Number
81382
Firm
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
FEI Number
3008355164
Product Code
DTZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 25, 2018
Posted
November 28, 2018
Terminated
June 5, 2020
Address
45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne, NJ, 07470-2094

Description

QUADROX-i Neonatal with integrated arterial filter and VHK 11000 (VKMO 11000-USA#QUADROX-i Neo.+Reservoir), Part Number 701055207 The membrane oxygenator QUADROXi Neonatal is intended for use in extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery.

Reason

There is a potential for blood leakage at the blood inlet connector when using the reducing screw adapter 1/4 x 3/16 that may result in clinically relevant loss of prime before patient connection or blood loss during patient connection.

Action

The firm, GETTINGE, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification letters dated 10/25/18 to customers. The letters described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: -Please immediately examine your inventory to determine if you have any of the QUAD ROX-i Neonatal Oxygenator with the product codes/lot numbers listed in this notice. -If you wish to use the product, please remove and do not use the enclosed reducing screw adapter 1/4" x 3/16" (Ref. No. 70104.8593). -If you do not wish to use the product as packaged, please contact Maquet/Ge tinge Customer Support at +l (888) 627-8383 (press option 2, then option 2), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) to obtain instructions on returning the affected product for a full credit. Please note that this product is no longer being offered in the United States, and therefore product replacement is not available. -Please complete and sign the attached MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL- RESPONSE FORM (page 4) to acknowledge that you have received this notification. Return the completed form to Maquet/Ge tinge by e-mailing a scanned copy to [email protected] or by f axing the form to +l (800) 859-8371. If you are a distributor who has shipped any affected products to customers, please forward this document to their attention for appropriate action. If you have any questions, please contact your Maquet Cardiopulmonary /Ge tinge representative or call the Maquet Cardiopulmonary /Ge tinge Customer Support at +l (888) 627-8383 (press option 2, then option 2), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AZ, CA, FL, IA, LA, NC, and TX and countries of: Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, Pakistan, Portugal, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, South Africa, Poland, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan.

Quantity

490 total in US