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The FLOW-i Anesthesia System Axillary O2 and Suction… recallZ-2083-2015 · Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc · initiated Mar 2, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in July 2015

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Maquet has identified that in some FLOW-i Anesthesia System Auxiliary O2 and Suction Modules, the suctioning function cannot be activated or controlled by the suction unit on/off switch leading to a decrease or loss of suctioning capability of the modules.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Maquet sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Action Removal and Replacement Form/Device Removal Response Form dated March 2, 2015 to their affected customers via FedEx. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed read through the letter and inform all members of their staff who may use the affected device. Fill out the attached Device Removal Response Form with requested information, sign and date and fax/email the Response Form using the fax/email information provided. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Maquet Service Representative or Maquet Technical Support at 1-888-627-8383 (press option 3, followed by option 1 and then optionn 1 again.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2083-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 2, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Jul 15, 2015
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Quantity
104 units
Product code
BSZ
FDA submissions
K133958
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

Product description

The FLOW-i Anesthesia System Axillary O2 and Suction Module, Device Part number: 66 79 847 FLOW-i Anesthesia System: Is indicated for administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe.The system is intended for use in a wide range of population: from neonatal to adult patients. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except for the MRI environment, by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration. Auxiliary O2 and Suction Module: Is an option available for the FLOW-i Anesthesia System. The module contains two main parts: Flowmeter unit: The intended use of the flowmeter is to provide oxygen for patient therapy. Suction unit: The intended use is to extract body fluids from the stomach and airways.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Device Part number: 66 79 847 Serial Numbers: 4, 14-24, 26-29, 31, 37, 40, 56, 138, 199, 205, 367, 369-372, 391, 394-395, 416, 466-491, 517, 519, 525, 567-568, 570, 582-583, 606, 613, 619, 627, 629-631, 633, 635-641, and 643-665

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K133958 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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