FDA (Devices) recall action 80076
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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.
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Maquet Cardiopulmonary Ag is recalling specific lots of Aortic Arterial Cannulas because the de-airing plugs may break during removal.
Maquet is recalling Aortic Arterial Cannulas because de-airing plugs may break during removal. The defect could compromise the device's integrity during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Maquet Cardiopulmonary Ag is recalling specific lots of Aortic Arterial Cannulas because the de-airing plugs may break during removal.