The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0565-2024·Announced 2023-12-27

CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater Device Recalled for Potential Bacterial Contamination

CardioQuip is recalling the Modular Cooler-Heater (Model MCH-1000i) due to potential bacterial contamination that could cause patient infection. Four units were distributed in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Washington, Ohio, and Nebraska.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm medical device with potential for patient infection, but no illnesses or infections have been reported. The contamination is theoretical and unconfirmed, and the device is classified as FDA Class II rather than Class I.

Plain-English summary

CardioQuip, LLC is recalling the Modular Cooler-Heater, Model MCH-1000(i), due to the potential that devices may contain bacterial contamination which could result in patient infection.

Four units were distributed to customers in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Washington, Ohio, and Nebraska. Affected lot numbers are 10161316, 10161479, 10160241, and 10161040 (UDI: 00860000846103).

No illnesses or infections have been reported to date. Customers who have received an affected unit should contact CardioQuip, LLC for further information regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater, Model: MCH-1000(i), Power: 115V-60Hz, 16A
Manufacturer
CardioQuip, LLC
Hazard
  • bacterial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • UDI: 00860000846103 /Lot #:10161316
  • 10161479
  • 10160241
  • 10161040

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.