FDA Recall Terminated

Cell Saver 5/5+ Bowl Set, 70ml, Product ID: 0291E-00, 0291A-00 Indications for Use: The Haemonetics Cell Saver 5/5+ System and its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery and processing of blood shed during or subsequent to an operation or as a result of trauma.

Recall: Z-0778-2019 · Initiated August 2, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0778-2019
Event Number
79031
Firm
Haemonetics Corporation
FEI Number
1219343
Product Code
CAC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 2, 2017
Terminated
August 6, 2020
Address
400 Wood Rd, Braintree, MA, 02184-2412

Description

Cell Saver 5/5+ Bowl Set, 70ml, Product ID: 0291E-00, 0291A-00 Indications for Use: The Haemonetics Cell Saver 5/5+ System and its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery and processing of blood shed during or subsequent to an operation or as a result of trauma.

Reason

Haemonetics has received isolated reports that in some cases the 70ml centrifuge bowl may leak during cell salvage processing.

Action

On August 2, 2017, the firm, Haemonetics, sent a customer notification letter titled "URGENT Medical Device Recall for 70ml Centrifuge Bowls" to all customers. The letter informs the customers of the risk to health, actions to be taken and the product and distribution information. Action to be Taken by Customer: Please discontinue use of the products listed in the letter and return any unused product to Haemonetics. Contact your local customer service representative at 800-537-2802 to coordinate the return, shipment and credit receipt of unused product. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM BY FAX TO +1-781-356-3558 OR SCAN AND E-MAIL TO [email protected]. Customers with questions or concerns are instructed to call the Customer Support Team at 800-537-2802 or email at [email protected].

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Quantity

11,208 units