The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0848-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

Maquet Compressor Mini Recalled for Excessive Compressed Air Temperature

Maquet is recalling 237 Compressor Mini units because they may deliver compressed air at a temperature higher than specified.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC is recalling 237 units of the Compressor Mini. This medical device is intended to provide a supply of dry, filtered compressed air for medical respiratory ventilators or anaesthesia machines in hospital bedside applications.

The recall was initiated because the Compressor Mini may deliver compressed air at a temperature higher than specified. The affected units are identified by part number 6481779.

The product was distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, and Japan. Healthcare providers, physicians, nurses, and technicians who operate these devices should contact Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, LLC for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Compressor Mini To provide a supply of dry, filtered compressed air for a medical respiratory ventilator or anaesthesia machine that meet the specifications of the compressor mini. compressor mini is intended to be operated by healthcare providers, physicians, nurses, and tech
Affected units
237

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 (1)

  • Part number 6481779

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same hazard · excessive temperature

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