Maquet recalls specific aortic arterial cannulas with potential for 3/8-inch de-airing plugs to break during removal, causing injury. Affected units have part number 7010022: 24 Fr (O.D.), 23 cm (L).
This lot of arterial cannula may have been supplied with 3/8-width de-airing plugs that could break during the process of removal from the arterial cannula.
Maquet is recalling aortic arterial cannulas that may have de-airing plugs prone to breaking during removal. This could lead to injury if the broken plug causes bleeding or blockage.
The de-airing plugs in this lot of cannulas could break during removal from the arterial cannula. If broken, they might cause bleeding or blockage in the patient's circulatory system.
Healthcare professionals using the specific cannula model for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device may be affected if the cannula breaks during use.
Check for part number 701002267 on the cannula. The specific model is 24 Fr (O.D.), 23 cm (L) with a 3/8-inch connector and LL marking. These units were sold with UDI code 04037691239804 and lot numbers 92180017, 92183437, or 92184278.
Inspect the cannula for a 3/8-inch de-airing plug that may break during removal.
The recall is due to a risk that the de-airing plugs in this specific lot of cannulas could break during removal, potentially causing bleeding or blockage.
Check for part number 701002267 on the cannula.
The recalled product is a 24 Fr (O.D.), 23 cm (L) aortic arterial cannula with a 3/8-inch connector and LL marking, sold with UDI code 04037691239804 and lot numbers 92180017, 92183437, or 92184278.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2161-2018 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-2161-2018 from Maquet. 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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