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Device recall

Brand Name: Quantum PureFlow Product Name: Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger High Flow 3/8 W Model/Catalog Number: HX55V-S0W Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger is intended to be used with a compatible Heater/Cooler system to heat/cool blood during routine cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures up to 6 hours in duration with a maximum flow rate of 8 l/min. Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger is a single use device which allows heating/cooling the blood during extracorporeal circulation. The device is sold sterile in a blister pack in a multiple box of 4 units. Device surfaces in contact with blood are treated with a phosphorylcholine-based biocompatible coating. The device has been designed to be powered by heaters coolers that use water or a glycol-based heat transfer fluid (HTF). Component: N/A

FDA recall source

Recall number
Z-3327-2026
Event id
99462
Status
Ongoing
FDA classification
Class II
Recalling firm
SPECTRUM MEDICAL SRL
Report date
Oct 7, 2026
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Initiated
Jul 17, 2026
Center classification date
Sep 29, 2026
Product code
DTR
Device type
Heat-Exchanger, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason
Due to blood-to-glycol leak in the heat exchanger.
Root cause
Process design
Quantity
9448
Code info
Lot Code: 18051160302205 (HX55V-S0W)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, FL, KS MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI.
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Related 510(k)s
K220110K223879
Location
Mirandola, Italy