The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0248-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

Maquet Universal Frame Recalled Due to Thromboembolic Event Reports

Maquet is recalling Universal Frames and Adjustable Positioning Elements after two serious thromboembolic events were reported during lumbar spine surgery.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports two serious thromboembolic events, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury reports' and the agency's Class II classification.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC is recalling the Universal Frame for Positioning Patients (Part Number 1007.24F0) and Adjustable Positioning Elements (Part Number 1007.28A0). The recall involves 3 sets in the United States and 47 sets distributed internationally.

The recall was initiated after two serious thromboembolic events were reported involving these devices during lumbar spine surgery. The FDA determined that the hip elements may negatively affect venous backflow under certain conditions, which may have contributed to the reported events.

Healthcare facilities that have received these products should stop using them and contact Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC for instructions on return or replacement. The affected products were distributed in the US (including Alabama, California, and Missouri) and internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

The recalled product

Product
Maquet Getinge Group, Universal Frame for Positioning Patients (1007.24XX) Manufacturer: Maquet GmbH, Germany The MAQUET Adjustable Positioning Elements are designed for the placement and positioning of patients in the prone position immediately before, during and after surgical

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →