Class II — Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
| Recalling firm | Maquet Cardiovascular LLC |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Two serious thromboembolic events were reported involving the Adjustable Positioning Elements (Part Number 1007.28A0) in conjunction with Universal Frame (Part Number 1007.24F0) for lumbar spine surgery. The hip elements may have a negative effect on patients- venous backflow under certain conditions and may have been a contributing factor to thromboembolic events. |
| Product | Maquet Getinge Group, Adjustable Positioning Elements (1007.28A0) Manufacturer: Maquet GmbH, Germany. Patient positioners. The MAQUET Adjustable Positioning Elements are designed for the placement and positioning of patients in the prone position immediately before, during and after surgical interventions as well as for examination and treatment. With a patient in the prone position, the adjustable positioning elements stabilize the upper body while simultaneously relieving the abdominal region in the vertical position with regard to the spine and the large blood vessels there. This position… |
| Quantity | United States (3 sets); Rest of World (47 sets) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, CA, MO and Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and United Arab Emirates. |
| Initiated | 2015-08-17 |
| Classified | 2015-11-09 |
| Terminated | 2016-10-19 |
| Recall number | Z-0247-2016 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc (Z-0247-2016).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/71998/
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