Events

Recall of Perfusion tubing Set

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
    72550
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0268-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-10-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-08-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=141501
  • 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
    This recall is being initiated due to a potential breach of the tubing pack header bags manufactured in these select lots. the seal in question is between the tyvek and the poly side of the header bag.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 2015 to all affected consignees. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Consignees were advised to quarantine and return all affected product and to complete and return the Customer Confirmation certificate. For questions contact your Medtronic representative or contact Medtronic's national Answering service at 800-633-8766.

Device

Perfusion tubing Set
  • Model / Serial
    Model Lot Numbers Lot Number HY2W85R9 209704344,209704345,209704346,  209704347,210010558    TL7M64R3 209789393 TL7P17R1 209789333
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including US: AL, IL, IN, and WI.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Perfusion Tubing Packs, Models TL7M64R3, TL7P17R1 & HY2W85R9, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. || The Tubing Pack design and components are specified by the user, they are packaged with consideration of setup efficiency and respect for the environment, and they are intended for use in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Medtronic Tubing Packs can contain components with Carmeda BioActive Surface, Trillium BioSurface, Balance BioSurface or no coating. Sterile barrier for these packs is provided either by a Tyvek lid seal on the tray or by a header bag.
  • 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