Haemonetics recalls CS5/5+ Fastpacks with bowl cracks that may cause leaks and device errors. Affected units were sold between Oct 2014 and Oct 2019. Check for cracks in the bowl.
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 have bowl cracks. These cracks can cause leaks, leading to device errors and incomplete washing of blood. This affects medical devices used during surgeries or trauma treatments.
Bowl cracks can trap fluid inside the device, causing it to display a 'long empty' error message. This may lead to incomplete blood washing, potentially affecting treatment outcomes.
Medical professionals using the CS5/5+ Fastpacks for blood recovery during surgeries or trauma treatments. Patients receiving these devices are at risk if the device malfunctions.
Check for cracks in the bowl of the CS5/5+ Fastpack. Affected units were sold between October 2014 and October 2019 with specific lot numbers: 1812011HTT, 1902006HTT, 1902007HTT.
Inspect the bowl for visible cracks, as these are the only issue with the recalled units.
The recall is for CS5/5+ Fastpacks with bowl cracks that can cause leaks and device errors, leading to incomplete blood washing.
Check for cracks in the bowl. If you find cracks, stop using it and contact Haemonetics for further instructions.
These products were sold between October 2014 and October 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Haemonetics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0888-2020 — Haemonetics Haemonetics Hello, I own a Haemonetics that is covered by recall Z-0888-2020 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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