OrganOx Ltd is recalling 20 units of the OrganOx metra (Model D0003), a transportable device used to sustain donor livers for transplantation for up to 12 hours. The recall was initiated because movement of the internal battery can damage a battery cell, potentially causing it to short-circuit against the retention bracket. No injuries have been reported to date.
A battery short circuit can cause the device to lose power or malfunction while it is being used to preserve a donor liver. This could lead to damage to the organ or failure of the transplant procedure.
Intended as a Normothermic Machine Perfusion system for donor transport livers.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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