Health product recall

Heater-Cooler Unit HCU 40 (2020-08-17)

Starting date:
August 17, 2020
Posting date:
September 4, 2020
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-73857



Last updated:
2020-09-04

Affected Products

Heater-Cooler Unit HCU 40

Reason

Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH has received complaints in relation to leaking vacuum valves of the HCU 40.  Based on engineering testing, it is possible that after performing the emptying mode, the vacuum valve does not fully close. When the HCU 40 is then operated again, water can leak.

Affected products

Heater-Cooler Unit HCU 40

Lot or serial number

All units below serial number 90442012.

Model or catalog number
  • 70104.4054 (200-240V)
  • 70105.4917 (110-120V)
Companies
Manufacturer

Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH

Kehler Str. 31

Rastatt

76437

GERMANY