Cardiohelp-i Transport Guard with Transport Guard (701072525): is a blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to six hours). Product Code/REF Number: 701072780 (Cardiohelp-i)

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers for the Cardiohelp-i (Part Number 701072780)as the Transport Guard (701072525) is packaged with the Cardiohelp-i and is not labelled individually Serial Numbers: 90413945, 90414225, 90414226, 90414227, 90414228, 90414229, 90414232, 90414233, 90414234, 90414235, 90414236, 90414237, 90414283, 90414284, 90414285, 90414286, 90414287, 90414288, 90414289, 90414292, 90414293, 90414294, 90414295, 90414296, 90414297, 90414309, 90414310, 90414311, 90414312, 90414317, 90414318, 90414319. UDI: 04058863074863 (Cardiohelp-i)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Reason for Recall:
Potential for a loose cylindrical pin on the Transport Guard that may result in the jamming of the locking mechanism causing the Transport Guard to not open or, if the locking pin is fully disengaged from the assembly, a full disassembly of the Transport Guard may occur, resulting in a delay of support if a product exchange is necessary.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Cardiohelp-i Transport Guard with Transport Guard (701072525): is a blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to six hours). Product Code/REF Number: 701072780 (Cardiohelp-i)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers for the Cardiohelp-i (Part Number 701072780)as the Transport Guard (701072525) is packaged with the Cardiohelp-i and is not labelled individually Serial Numbers: 90413945, 90414225, 90414226, 90414227, 90414228, 90414229, 90414232, 90414233, 90414234, 90414235, 90414236, 90414237, 90414283, 90414284, 90414285, 90414286, 90414287, 90414288, 90414289, 90414292, 90414293, 90414294, 90414295, 90414296, 90414297, 90414309, 90414310, 90414311, 90414312, 90414317, 90414318, 90414319. UDI: 04058863074863 (Cardiohelp-i)

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0897-2022

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