The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1658-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

QUADROX-iD Pediatric Oxygenator Recalled Due to Packaging Sterile Barrier Defect

Maquet Medical Systems USA recalls 5,022 QUADROX-iD Pediatric Oxygenators distributed nationwide due to small pinholes in product packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to non-sterile devices.

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 FDA Class II recall involves a real packaging defect with potential for serious harm including sepsis and ischemia. While no illnesses have been reported, the product represents a risk-of-harm situation where injury has not yet been reported, matching the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling 5,022 QUADROX-iD Pediatric Oxygenators distributed nationwide. The product is an oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

Product packaging may contain small pinholes that are not visible to the unaided eye. These pinholes can compromise the sterile barrier of the packaging, potentially allowing the device to become non-sterile.

Exposure to a non-sterile device may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia.

The recalled product

Product
QUADROX-iD Pediatric, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. BEQ-HMOD30000-USA 701070397 BEQ-HMOD30000-USA 701050330
Manufacturer
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Hazard
  • sterile-barrier-defect
  • infection
  • sepsis
  • ischemia

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.