MAQUET CARDIOHELP recallZ-0595-2024 · Maquet Medical Systems USA · initiated Nov 14, 2023
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- 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.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Maquet Medical Systems USA or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- 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
CARDIOHELP-i System was not properly tested to measure leakage current
FDA root cause category: Process design
What the company is doing
Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH (MCP)/Getinge issued Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to U.S, consignees November 14, 2023 via FedEx. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Please examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any affected CARDIOHELP-i in your inventory. " Whether or not your facility has affected product(s) listed in this notice, please complete and sign the attached MEDICAL DEVICE - CORRECTION RESPONSE FORM (Page 4) to acknowledge that you have received this notification. Return the completed form to Getinge by e-mailing a scanned copy to [email protected] or by faxing the form to 1-800-530-6084. " If you report having any affected CARDIOHELP-i devices, a local Getinge representative will contact you to arrange a system check of the device to ensure that leakage current is within specifications. " Affected CARDIOHELP-i devices are not requested to be returned and can be used as usual. " Please forward this information to all current and potential CARDIOHELP-i users within your hospital / facility. " If you are a distributor who has shipped any affected products to customers, please forward this document to their attention for appropriate action. Type of Action by Getinge: Getinge has identified the issue to be related to a supplier using an incorrect drawing to produce a tool used to measure leakage current of the CARDIOHELP-i. This issue has been corrected by the supplier. MCP/Getinge will contact you to arrange for a MCP/Getinge service technician to perform a system check of any affected device you report to confirm leakage current is within specifications (IEC 62353). If a system fails the performed test, the MCP/Getinge service technician will replace the system s sensor panel for you. MCP/Getinge service may have already performed the required system check of your device during a past preventative maintenance. MCP/Getinge will check service records to confirm. MCP
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0595-2024
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Nov 14, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Sep 30, 2024
- Recalling firm
- Maquet Medical Systems USA
- Quantity
- 1594 units
- Product code
- DTQ
- FDA submissions
- K133598
- Distribution
- Nationwide-WW Distribution to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iran, Islamic Republic Of, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic Of Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Maldives, Martinique, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom,Vietnam, Yemen
Product description
CARDIOHELP-i Heart Lung Support System: Blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to six hours). Product REF Numbers: 701072780; 701048012
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
UDI-DI: 04058863074863; 04037691658384 All serial numbers up to and including 90415172
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- MAQUET CARDIOHELP CARDIOHELP-iMaquet Cardiopulmonary AG · CONSOLE, HEART-LUNG MACHINE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS5 recalls2 deaths64 reports
- MAQUET CARDIOHELP CARDIOHELP SystemMaquet Cardiopulmonary AG · CONSOLE, HEART-LUNG MACHINE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS4 recalls18 deaths107 reports
Product lines
Other devices under the same FDA submission
3 devices cleared under K133598 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- MAQUET CARDIOHELP BS 3/8x3/32 L1.7Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG · Console, Heart-Lung Machine, Cardiopulmonary Bypass2 recalls0 reports
- MAQUET CARDIOHELP CARDIOHELP Emergency Drive (w/o holder)Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG · CONSOLE, HEART-LUNG MACHINE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS1 recall0 reports
- MAQUET CARDIOHELP CARDIOHELP Base UnitMaquet Cardiopulmonary AG · CONSOLE, HEART-LUNG MACHINE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS2 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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