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Flow-i Anesthesia System recallZ-0804-2016 · Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc · initiated Dec 10, 2015

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in February 2016

Is my device affected?

  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

Electrical issues in the control, monitoring or panel sub-systems, caused by the printed circuit boards (PCBs) that control the sub-systems. The problems manifested as multiple re-starts of the sub-systems and, in a few instances, disabling of the system has occurred. Replacement PCBs are now available to correct the issues. Only the Model C20 is affected in the US.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Maquet sent "Urgent Medical Device Field Action Field Correction For Flow-i Anesthesia Systems" letters/Field Correction Response forms dated 12/10/2015 via UPS to affected customers. The notification informed customers of the issue, asked them to distribute the notification to appropriate staff; verify the serial number(s) and informed them they could continue to use the system if they were not experiencing electrical issues. Customers were informed that a Maquet service representative would be contacting them to arrange a time to replace their affected units. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed Field Correction Response Form to Maquet at [email protected] or by fax to 973.860.1675. If the customer had any related questions they were instructed to contact Maquet Technical Support at 1.888.627.8383 (option 3; option 1; option 1) Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm EST.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0804-2016
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 10, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Feb 22, 2016
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
Quantity
7 units within US
Product code
BSZ
FDA submissions
K133958
Distribution
US Nationwide in the states of CA, NY, and OR

Product description

Flow-i Anesthesia System Product Usage: The indication for the Flow-i Anesthesia System is administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breath, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breath. The system is intended for use on neonatal to adult patient populations. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except MRI environment by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model numbers: C20, C30 and C40 (Only Model # C20 for US)  Part numbers: 66 77 200 (US Only), 66 77 300 and 66 77 400  Serial numbers (2743, 2852, 2854, 2855, 2856, 2858

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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