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Health product recall

Heater-Cooler Unit HCU 40

Starting date:
December 14, 2016
Posting date:
January 12, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-61728

Reason

Maquet Cardiopulmonary developed and validated new and revised cleaning and disinfection procedures for HEATER-COOLER UNIT (HCU) 40 including a routine disinfection protocol and a protocol for highly effective disinfection also effective against atypical mycobacteria in the water system to be implemented on all HCU 40 systems in the field. The implementation of the new procedures for installed HCU 40 units requires an update by authorized Maquet service personnel. Customers will be notified and technicians will be dispatched to perform the updates and distribute new instructions for use (IFUs).

Affected products

Heater-Cooler Unit HCU 40

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

70105.4054 (200-240V)
70105.4917 (110-120V)

Companies

Manufacturer
MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBH
KEHLER STR. 31, RASTATT, GERMANY, 76437
RASTATT
76437
GERMANY