Heater Cooler Unit (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extracorporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. 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 70103.4653HCU 30 Base Unit 200-240 V, Model Number 939001 I 70102.8718 All serial numbers are affected.
  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:
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 (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extracorporeal circulation and for blankets with which patients can be warmed or cooled.

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 70103.4653HCU 30 Base Unit 200-240 V, Model Number 939001 I 70102.8718 All serial numbers are affected.

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AL, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, MO, NC, NE, OH

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2140-2021

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