Maquet recalls HCU 30 Heater Cooler Units due to potential bacterial contamination, including Mycobacteria. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial numbers. Consumers should contact Maquet for details.
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.
Maquet is recalling its HCU 30 Heater Cooler Units because contaminated water could enter the device, risking bacterial infections including Mycobacteria. This is serious for medical use but not a direct risk to the general public.
The Heater Cooler Unit uses water that may become contaminated, allowing bacteria like Mycobacteria to enter the device's circuits. This poses a risk of infection during medical procedures where the water is used for patient warming or cooling.
Healthcare professionals using the HCU 30 units for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving care through these units could also be affected.
Check for model numbers 704629, 705501, or 939001 on the base unit. All units with serial numbers are affected. The device is used in hospitals for medical procedures.
Reach out to Maquet Medical Systems USA for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled unit.
The recall indicates a potential risk of bacterial contamination, so it is not safe to use without contacting Maquet for instructions.
Model numbers 704629, 705501, and 939001 are affected, along with all units having serial numbers.
Check the model number on the base unit or look for the serial number on the device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2140-2021 — Maquet Medical Systems Maquet Medical Systems Hello, I own a Maquet Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2140-2021 from Maquet Medical Systems. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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