FDA (Devices) recall action 82703
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Custom Tubing Sets for Extracorporeal Circulation (ECC)-During sterilization, the closed stopcock/non-vented cap configuration may prevent the flow of humidity/ethylene oxide gas into the fluid-path between the closed port and the non-vented cap therefore the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of the stopcock ports cannot be assured
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design feature may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design configuration may prevent sterilization gas from reaching all fluid paths.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design flaw may prevent proper sterilization of the stopcock ports.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific pediatric packs for extracorporeal circulation because a design issue may prevent proper sterilization of the stopcock ports.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling pediatric extracorporeal circulation tubing sets because a design feature may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific Small Patient Tubing Packs because a design flaw may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design feature may prevent proper sterilization gas flow, potentially compromising sterility.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design flaw may prevent sterilization gas from reaching all parts of the device.