Events

Recall of Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack

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
    36333
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0340-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-09-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-01-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2007-02-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=48433
  • 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
    Custom Tubing Pack - Product Code DWE
  • Reason
    An out of specification condition exists with the tapered tubing found in some custom tubing packs. the wall thickness is undersized and does not meet specifications.
  • Action
    An Important Customer Notification, dated 09/06/06, was sent to affected customers. The letter identifies the affected model and lot numbers. Medtronic requests that affected product be returned. A suplemental pack can be built and shipped to the customer upon request. Medtronic will replace all returned product. A Recall Certificate is asked to be completed by customer and faxed to Medtronic.

Device

Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack
  • Model / Serial
    The following Model / Lot Number are affected: CB4W39R1 / 4876667; 0A84R2 / 4531036; 1708R18 / 4627100; 0V68R4 / 4212182; 1P07R6 / 4433014; 1P07R6 / 4678134; 2Y91R / 4628170; 2Y91R / 4800224; 2Y91R / 4902036; CB0Q49R14 / 4800849; 4D87R2 / 4184927.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed in 6 states: CA, FL, IL, IN, LA and TN
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack. Do Not Reuse. The design and components of this product were specified by the user from an array of components and designs offered by the manufacturer. Any change in the cardiopulmonary bypass procedure that compromises the function of this Custom Tubing Pack is the responsibility of the user. The tubing is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Portions of the tapered tubing are used in the vent, suction and arterial roller heads of the heart lung machine. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA. Tube supplier: Natvar (Tekni-Plex Co.), 19555 E. Arenth Ave., City of Industry, CA 91748.
  • 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