Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic, DLP, DLP Malleable Single Stage Venous Cannulae

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60720
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0811-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-12-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-05-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106303
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
  • Reason
    Instructions for use for the dlp single stage venous cannulae are in the process of being updated. the current precaution statement referencing ventricular assist procedures will be identified as a contraindication in the updated instructions for use. do not use this product for extended terms such as ventricular assist procedures. medtronic has received two reports of patient deaths due to p.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE INFORMATION" letter dated December 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and the action to be taken by the customers. Contract Medtronic CardioVascular LifeLine Technical Support at 1-877-526-7890 for questions related to this issue.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic, DLP, DLP Malleable Single Stage Venous Cannulae
  • Model / Serial
    Model # / Lot # 91037  2008120758 2008121114 2009020137 2009040853 2009050547 2009061436 2010051435 2010101499 2011011022 2011030416 2011041113
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and the countries of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and Yemen.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic, DLP, DLP Malleable Single Stage Venous CannulaeRx Only, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide, Nonpyrogenic. || Model # 91037. || These cannulae are intended for collection of venous blood from the right side of the heart via the superior and inferior vena cava during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery up to six hours or less.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

Manufacturer

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, 8200 Coral Sea St. N.E., Saint Paul MN 55112
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 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