Haemonetics recalls CS5/5+ Fastpacks (125mL) from Oct 2014-2019 due to potential leaks causing device errors. Affected units may need repair or replacement.
Potential to develop leaks at the inner core of Cell Saver¿ 5/5+ and Cell Saver¿ Elite¿/Elite¿ +125ml and 225ml bowl sets. Which could result in fluid being trapped inside the bowl core, causing a long empty device error message with the possibility of incomplete washing.
Haemonetics is recalling CS5/5+ Fastpacks blood recovery devices that could leak internally, causing the device to show error messages and potentially not clean blood properly. This could lead to incomplete blood processing during medical procedures.
The device's inner core may leak, trapping fluid inside the bowl. This causes the device to display an error message and may not properly wash blood, potentially leading to incomplete blood processing during medical procedures.
Medical professionals using these devices during surgeries or trauma care. Patients receiving blood processing from these devices are at risk if leaks occur.
Check for CS5/5+ Fastpacks (125mL) with catalog number 0265F-00 made between October 2014 and October 2019. The device is used for blood recovery during surgery or trauma.
Inspect the bowl for cracks as missing instructions previously warned about this issue.
Reach out to Haemonetics for guidance on next steps after checking for cracks.
The recall states potential leaks could cause device errors but does not mention injuries.
Check for CS5/5+ Fastpacks (125mL) with catalog number 0265F-00 made between October 2014 and October 2019.
The recall does not specify a fix; users should check for cracks and contact Haemonetics for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Haemonetics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0889-2020 — Haemonetics Haemonetics Hello, I own a Haemonetics that is covered by recall Z-0889-2020 from Haemonetics. 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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