Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Ultima OPCAB System Recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC Due to MAQUET has identified a potential issue with the...

Date: September 20, 2013
Company: Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Ultima OPCAB System, Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage: Intended for use during performance of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through a sternotomy incision approach. The ULTIMA Access RailPlatform in combination with the Activator II Drive Mechanism is used to spread the sternum, providing access and direct visualization to the thoracic cavity. The AccessRail Platform also allows for the organization of pericardial sutures. The ULTIMA Stablizer isolates and provides local immobilization of the target vessel on the beating heart.

Quantity: 20 units (Lot 25052176); 12 units (Lot #25052200)

Why Was This Recalled?

MAQUET has identified a potential issue with the ULTIMA OPCAB (part numbers OM-2003S & OM-2001D). Labeling for the 2 blade lots had been incorrectly applied. The standard blades from Lot #25052176 were incorrectly labeled as deep blades, and the 20 deep blades from Lot #25052200 were incorrectly labeled as standard blades.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report