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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1637-2019·Announced 2019-06-05

Maquet Getinge Custom Tubing Sets Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns

Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design feature may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls with potential for adverse health consequences (such as compromised sterility in a medical device) align with a Severe rating, particularly given the critical nature of the device's function.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC is recalling specific lots of Maquet Getinge BEQ-TOP 5900 TCH 3/8 Quadrox-iD Pack custom tubing sets used for extracorporeal circulation. The recall is due to a potential issue with the closed stopcock and non-vented cap configuration. During the sterilization process, this configuration may prevent the flow of humidity and ethylene oxide gas into the fluid path between the closed port and the cap. As a result, the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of the stopcock ports cannot be assured.

The affected products are identified by batch numbers 3000077553 and 3000084779. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violation may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The distribution pattern for these products is nationwide.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their inventory for these specific batch numbers. If found, the products should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to local regulations. No specific instructions for end-users are provided in the source text beyond the identification of the affected lots.

The recalled product

Product
Maquet Getinge- BEQ-TOP 5900 TCH 3/8 Quadrox-iD Pack Material:701050228R01

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)

  • Batch Numbers: 3000077553 3000084779

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 183 recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular, 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 183 products in this recall →