The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1639-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

Maquet QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenator recalled for packaging damage compromising sterile barrier

Maquet Medical Systems is recalling QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenators due to potential packaging damage that may compromise sterile barriers, risking infection during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

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 an FDA Class II recall of a critical surgical device. Although no illnesses have been reported, the packaging defects compromise the sterile barrier during cardiopulmonary bypass, creating significant risk of infection, sepsis, and ischemia.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling the BEQ-HMO 71000-USA / QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenator, a medical device used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The recall affects all lots nationwide.

The company identified two packaging defects: an accessory may be improperly placed during manufacturing, causing creases and damage to the sterile pouch; additionally, the product packaging may exhibit holes, cracks, dents, and crushed areas. Both defects compromise the sterile barrier of the packaging.

When the sterile barrier is compromised, non-sterile product may be exposed, creating risk of inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. If you or a family member is scheduled for or has recently undergone cardiopulmonary bypass surgery with this device, contact your healthcare provider or Maquet Medical Systems USA immediately for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
BEQ-HMO 71000-USA /QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067829
Manufacturer
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Hazard
  • packaging-damage
  • sterile-barrier-compromise
  • infection-risk
  • sepsis-risk
  • ischemia-risk

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)

  • UDI-DI: 4058863017372 All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.