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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Heater Cooler Unit (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extracorporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled.

Z-2140-2021

July 14, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Event
Event 88285
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
33
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2140-2021

Official wording

Reason: There is the potential for contaminated water to enter parts of the Heater-Cooler Unit circuits. There is a potential risk of bacterial contamination including Mycobacteria species.

Code information: HCU 30 Base Unit 100-120 V, Model Number 704629 I 70103.4371 HCU 30 Base Unit Canadian/US, Model Number 705501 I 70103.4653HCU 30 Base Unit 200-240 V, Model Number 939001 I 70102.8718 All serial numbers are affected.

Distribution pattern: Distribution to US states of AL, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, MO, NC, NE & OH.

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    bacterial contamination