CLASS II Device recall · Reported 18 Nov 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Blood Monitoring Unit (BMU recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales is recalling Blood Monitoring Unit (BMU, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Sep 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0443-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86577
- Recalling firm
- Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Wayne, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Sep 2020
- FDA classified
- 12 Nov 2020
- Reported
- 18 Nov 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Device type
- Patient Monitors
Timeline
| 30 Sep 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 18 Nov 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) are not in compliance with the IEC standard (60601 1, third edition). The BMU 40 units affected by this recall were designed with a short creepage distance of 1.8 mm between the two distinct and proximal areas on the printed circuit board (PCB) where as the standard requires a creepage distance of 4 mm.
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Product as listed by the FDA
Blood Monitoring Unit (BMU 40), model no. 701040852 - Product Usage: is to monitor blood parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or similar procedures with extracorporeal circulation, which require continuous monitoring of the arterial and/or venous blood parameters: partial pressure of oxygen (pO2), temperature (TArt and TVen), oxygen saturation (SO2), hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct).
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, IA, MD, NC, PA, TX, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) are not in compliance with the IEC standard (60601 1, third edition). The BMU 40 units affected by this recall were designed with a short creepage distance of 1.8 mm between the two distinct and proximal areas on the printed circuit board (PCB) where as the standard requires a creepage distance of 4 mm.
Which lots are affected?
Serial numbers 90002022 90002134 90002163 90002187 90002276 90002297 90002023 90002135 90002164 90002188 90002277 90002298 90002024 90002136 90002168 90002191 90002279 90002302 90002029 90002137 90002170 90002194 90002280 90002306 90002047 90002140 90002172 90002195 90002281 90002312 90002112 90002143 90002181 90002196 90002287 90002313 90002123 90002144 90002183 90002210 90002289 90002124 90002160 90002184 90002212 90002293 90002133 90002161 90002185 90002273 90002296
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, IA, MD, NC, PA, TX, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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