ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-3327-2026 ยท DTR Heat-Exchanger, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

SPECTRUM MEDICAL SRL

Brand Name: Quantum PureFlow Product Name: Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger High Flow 3/8 W Model/Catalog Number: HX55V-S0W Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger is intended to be used with a compatible Heater/Cooler system to heat/cool blood during routine cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures up to 6 hours in duration with a maximum flo

DateSep 29, 2026 (initiated Jul 17, 2026)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to blood-to-glycol leak in the heat exchanger.
Root causeProcess design
ActionOn 07/17/2026, an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter was sent via email to customers informing them that, Spectrum Medical S.r.l. has received customer complaints reporting a leak between the blood and glycol compartments of certain adult heat exchangers. Actions to be taken by customers: During the procedure, the user should monitor the heat exchanger for leakage, which would be evident by a change in colour in the glycol compartment. Below are images of the heat exchanger if a blood-to-glycol leak was to occur. When operating as intended, the glycol compartment should remain clear. If th
Quantity9448
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, FL, KS MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K220110Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger and Quantum PureFlow Cardioplegia Heat Exchanger
Qura S.R.L, May 6, 2022
K223879Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchangers (HX11W-S2, HX11W-S1M and HX11W-S2M)
Quara S.R.L., Apr 13, 2023