The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0633-2021·Announced 2020-12-23

Maquet Cardiovascular Recalls HLS Set Advanced Due to Sterility Breach

Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling the HLS Set Advanced because of breaches in the product's sterility barrier. The device is used with the CARDIOHELP system for cardiac and pulmonary support.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a breach in the sterility barrier of a medical device used for extracorporeal circulation, which presents a risk of harm (infection) even though specific injury reports are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC is recalling the HLS Set Advanced (Model: BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; Part Number: 70105.2794) due to breaches in the product's sterility barrier. This device is a disposable component used with the CARDIOHELP system to provide extracorporeal circulation for cardiac support and/or pulmonary support.

The recall covers specific lot codes including 70130364, 70132269, 70133476, 70133592, 70133623, 70133624, 70133625, 70134790, and 70135038. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected HLS Set Advanced units immediately and contact Maquet Cardiovascular for further instructions on the recall process.

The recalled product

Product
HLS Set Advanced, Model: BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0 Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2794 - Product Usage: These devices are used with the CARDIOHELP system in order to provide extracorporeal circulation for cardiac support and/or pulmonary support.

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 (8)

  • 70132269
  • 70133476
  • 70133592
  • 70133623
  • 70133624
  • 70133625
  • 70134790
  • 70135038

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United 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 →