Heater Cooler Unit Usage: The Heater-Cooler Unit (HCU 30) supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extra corporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled. The HCU 30 is intended to circulate water through heat exchange circuits to warm or cool a patient during short duration cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: HCU 30 Base Unit 100-120 V, Model Number 704629 I 70103.4371 HCU 30 Base Unit Canadian/US, Model Number 705501 I 70103.4653 HCU 30 Base Unit 200-240 V, Model Number 939001 I 70102.8718 All serial numbers are affected.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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 Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
- Reason for Recall:
- There is the potential for contaminated water to enter parts of the Heater-Cooler Unit circuits. There is a potential risk of bacterial contamination including Mycobacteria species.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Heater Cooler Unit Usage: The Heater-Cooler Unit (HCU 30) supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extra corporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled. The HCU 30 is intended to circulate water through heat exchange circuits to warm or cool a patient during short duration cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6 hours or less.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
HCU 30 Base Unit 100-120 V, Model Number 704629 I 70103.4371 HCU 30 Base Unit Canadian/US, Model Number 705501 I 70103.4653 HCU 30 Base Unit 200-240 V, Model Number 939001 I 70102.8718 All serial numbers are affected.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0348-2017
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