Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28296 |
| Brand Name: | Heater Cooler Unit |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | All HCU 40 systems |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Getinge Australia Pty Ltd (NZ) Unit D, Ground Floor, Building A, Millenium Centre 600 Great South Rd Ellerslie Auckland 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 09 272 9039 |
| Manufacturer: | Maquet Cardio Pulmonary GmbH |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received complaints for the HCU 40 about ice melting in relation to 3-way-valve malfunctions. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/9/2021 |
