FDA recall Z-1642-2023

Product

Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445

Reason for recall

1. An accessory may be improperly placed during packaging, causing creases and damage to the accessory's sterile pouch. 2. Product packaging may exhibit holes, cracks, dents, and crushed areas. Both issues may compromise the sterile barrier of the packaging, and exposure to non-sterile product may result in inflammation, infection, sepsis, and ischemia.

Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2023-05-18

Report date

2023-06-07

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Wayne, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1642-2023