Date Initiated by Firm |
August 12, 2016 |
Create Date |
September 07, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 04, 2017 |
Recall Number |
Z-2746-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
74915 |
Product Classification |
Table, operating-room, ac-powered - Product Code FQO
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Product |
The Connecting Bracket (Fixture) Device (1002.65A0) is designed as a connecting element to support ancillary head rests on a Maquet operating room table immediately before, during and after surgical interventions as well as for examination and treatment. The fixture is used to adapt a range of different head and horseshoe head rests with a central square mount |
Code Information |
Part Number/Catalog Number 1002.64A0 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc 45 Barbour Pond Dr Wayne NJ 07470-2094
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For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Susan Eichler-Huston 973-709-7487
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Post Market Surveillance cases reported to Maquet showing instances in which the welded joint between the square mount and the first fixable swivel joint of Maquet's Connecting Bracket (Fixture) Device is broken.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Use error |
Action |
Maquet sent an "Urgent Product Recall Medical Device Correction Letter and Medical Device Correction Response Form" dated August 12, 2016 via UPS to their affected customers. Customers were advised to inspect all devices that include the fixture for damage before every use. Customers were asked to fill out and sign the enclosed Medical Device Correction Response Form and return it via email to FieldAction@maquet.com or fax to 1-973-909-9927. Customers with questions were advised to contact their MAQUET Representative or call MAQUET Customer Service at 1-888-627-8383.
For questions regarding this recall call 973-709-7487. |
Quantity in Commerce |
19 units (US) and 1975 units (OUS) |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution to CA, FL, IA, IN, MO, UT and WI |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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