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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Venous probe connection cable (REF 701069333 and 701048804) used with the Cardiohelp-i System, part numbers 701072780 and 701041802

Reported: December 27, 2023 Initiated: November 13, 2023 #Z-0605-2024

Product Description

Venous probe connection cable (REF 701069333 and 701048804) used with the Cardiohelp-i System, part numbers 701072780 and 701041802

Reason for Recall

Firm received complaints of breaks in the insulation, shielding, or wires of the venous probe connection cable. Fracture of the venous probe cable may influence the management of extracorporeal support. Patient may be exposed to inappropriate blood flow, blood temperature, or hematocrit/hemoglobin levels as a result of the CARDIOHELP-i not receiving information from the venous probe.

Details

Units Affected
1213 US, 2589 OUS
Distribution
Domestic distribution Nationwide. Foreign distribution to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Islamic Republic Of Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic Of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
Location
Wayne, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Venous probe connection cable (REF 701069333 and 701048804) used with the Cardiohelp-i System, part numbers 701072780 and 701041802. Recalled by Maquet Medical Systems USA. Units affected: 1213 US, 2589 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm received complaints of breaks in the insulation, shielding, or wires of the venous probe connection cable. Fracture of the venous probe cable may influence the management of extracorporeal support. Patient may be exposed to inappropriate blood flow, blood temperature, or hematocrit/hemoglobin levels as a result of the CARDIOHELP-i not receiving information from the venous probe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 27, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0605-2024.