Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2083-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

The FLOW-i Anesthesia System Axillary O2 and Suction Module, Device Part number: 66 79 847 FLOW-i Anesthesia System: Is indicated for administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe.The system is intended for use in a wide range of population: from neonatal to adult patients. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except for the MRI environment, by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration. Auxiliary O2 and Suction Module: Is an option available for the FLOW-i Anesthesia System. The module contains two main parts: Flowmeter unit: The intended use of the flowmeter is to provide oxygen for patient therapy. Suction unit: The intended use is to extract body fluids from the stomach and airways.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 2, 2015

Date Posted: July 22, 2015

Recall Number: Z-2083-2015

Event ID: 70684

Reason for Recall:

Maquet has identified that in some FLOW-i Anesthesia System Auxiliary O2 and Suction Modules, the suctioning function cannot be activated or controlled by the suction unit on/off switch leading to a decrease or loss of suctioning capability of the modules.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 104 units

Code Information:

Device Part number: 66 79 847 Serial Numbers: 4, 14-24, 26-29, 31, 37, 40, 56, 138, 199, 205, 367, 369-372, 391, 394-395, 416, 466-491, 517, 519, 525, 567-568, 570, 582-583, 606, 613, 619, 627, 629-631, 633, 635-641, and 643-665

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated