Device Recall DLP Cardioplegia Adapter with Pressure Port

  • Model / Serial
    Model No. 15004; Product UPN 20613994900412; Lot No. 2016031072, 2016031509, 2016050243, 2016081219, 2016100630, 2016120083, 2016120448, 2017040113.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macedonia, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, & United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    DLP Cardioplegia Adapter with Pressure Port || Provides access for a pressure monitoring needle near the connection to the cardioplegia cannula. These adapters are intended for use in conjunction with the delivery of cardioplegia solution and to provide access for pressure monitoring for up to six hours
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Perfusion Systems, 7611 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park MN 55428-1088
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA