Haemonetics recalls OrthoPAT QuickConnect Reservoirs (OPT-R-1000) due to missing cannula that prevents blood from emptying. Affected units may not process collected blood safely during surgery.
OrthoPAT¿ reservoirs are missing the cannula inside the reservoirs. The absence of this cannula prevents the emptying of blood from the reservoirs. The inability to empty the reservoir means that the collected blood cannot be processed.
Haemonetics is recalling Ortho: QuickConnect Reservoirs (product code OPT-R-1:000) because they lack a critical cannula. This missing part stops blood from being emptied, so the collected blood can't be safely processed for transfusion during surgery.
The reservoirs are missing the cannula needed to remove blood. Without this component, blood cannot be emptied from the reservoirs, so it cannot be processed for transfusion. This risks unsafe blood handling during surgery.
Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery who use this blood collection system are most at risk. The product is used during surgical procedures to salvage blood.
Check for product code OPT-R-1000 on the reservoirs. The product is part of Haemonetics' OrthoPAT orthopedic perioperative autotransfusion system used during surgery.
Look for product code OPT-R-1000 on the reservoirs to confirm if it's affected.
The reservoirs are missing the cannula inside, which prevents blood from being emptied and processed during surgery.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Haemonetics for instructions.
The recall indicates the product is unsafe as it cannot process blood properly, so it should not be used.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Haemonetics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2951-2018 — Haemonetics Haemonetics Hello, I own a Haemonetics that is covered by recall Z-2951-2018 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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