Approximately 1,287 Aquilex Fluid Control Systems are being recalled because the device's inflow volume display can freeze after reaching 30,000 ml during long medical procedures. When this limit is hit, the fluid deficit counter begins counting backward toward zero, which can lead to medical staff incorrectly monitoring fluid levels. This defect could result in a patient receiving too much fluid (fluid overload) during uterine procedures. Consumers and medical facilities using models AQL-100PBS and AQL-100P should contact the manufacturer, WOM World Of Medicine AG, for further instructions.
The software error causes the volume monitor to freeze at a maximum value and reverse the deficit count, which can mislead surgical teams into thinking less fluid has been absorbed by the patient than is actually the case. This specific failure mechanism poses a risk of fluid overload, a serious medical condition that can lead to pulmonary edema or other cardiovascular complications.
Manufacturer notification and guidance
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