Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Performer CPB

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Perfusion Systems.

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
    38154
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1090-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-06-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-07-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-03-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=53035
  • 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
    Electromechanical extracorporeal support device - Product Code DTQ
  • Reason
    Device failure requiring use of back up systems (malfunctioning printed circuit board (pcb)).
  • Action
    There are two separate letters dated June 4, 2007 for the customers, based on the configuration of the unit being inspected/updated in the field. These letters explains the situaiton and informs the customers that Medtronic will be visiting each customer site to inspect/update the units. Medtronic Service Technicians will complete a Field Action Certicate acknowledging the successful completion of the update.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Performer CPB
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number: R5100052-Serial Numbers: 115, 118, 124, 138, 140, 141, 148, 113, 116, 117, 122,127, 130, 137 103, 109, 132, 135, 105, 107, 108, 110, 131, 133.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: USA including states of PA, ND, MN, CA, AL, CO, MI, NY, AZ, and OH and countries of Sweden, Iceland, Latvia, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, and France.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Performer CPB-Universal R2100375. || Catologue Number R5100052. The Performer CPB System is an electromechanical extracorporeal support device used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Manufactured by: RanD S.r.l 41036 Mendolla (MO) Italy. Distributed exclusively by Medtronic, Inc.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Perfusion Systems

Manufacturer

Medtronic Perfusion Systems
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Perfusion Systems, 7611 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park MN 55428-1088
  • 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