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Class II Recall

OrganOx metra -Intended as a Normothermic Machine Perfusion system of donor transport livers. Model/Catalog Number: D

OrganOx Ltd

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for OrganOx metra -Intended as a Normothermic Machine Perfusion system of donor tran by OrganOx Ltd. Reason: Battery movement led to damage of one of the battery cells causing it to short to the battery retention bracket.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0501-2025

Action Date

2024-11-27

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

OrganOx metra -Intended as a Normothermic Machine Perfusion system of donor transport livers. Model/Catalog Number: D0003 The OrganOx metra is a transportable device intended to be used to sustain donor livers destined for transplantation in a functioning state for a total preservation time of up to 12 hours.

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 05060462240029 Serial numbers 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 522, 523, 524, 525, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 533, 535, 536, 537

Quantity Affected: 20 units

Reason for Recall

Battery movement led to damage of one of the battery cells causing it to short to the battery retention bracket

Distribution

California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Oklahoma, DC, South Carolina and Georgia.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-10-15

Company

OrganOx Ltd

Oxford, N/A

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 280 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (OrganOx Ltd) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does OrganOx Ltd have FDA actions?

This is the only FDA action we have on record for OrganOx Ltd in our database.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0501-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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