Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19356 |
| Brand Name: | Maquet HCU30 Heater Cooler Unit |
| Model: | Article Number 704631 / 70103.4642 |
| Affected: | Selected serial numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Maquet Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) 12G Andromeda Cres East Tamaki Auckland 2013 |
| Contact Information: | 021 874 882 |
| Manufacturer: | Maquet Cardio Pulmonary GmbH |
| Issue: | MAQUET Cardiopulmonary has received complaints associated with a failure of the power supply board of the HCU 30. An internal investigation showed that a drop of more than 10% voltage can cause an overheating and subsequent failing of the NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) R56 thermistor of the power supply board. This failure typically occurs when the compressor is switched on, i.e. before patient connection. A defective thermistor results in an inoperable compressor or in an inoperable HCU 30. There are no complaints reported associated with a patient injury or death. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/11/2015 |
