EOPA™ 77420 (UDI 20643169486144)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 20643169486144), received between Nov 7, 2023 and Nov 7, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (1 report).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K031037); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 7, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING USE OF AN EOPA ARTERIAL CANNULA, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A KINK. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS SECURED WITH SUTURES TO ENSURE NO KINKING DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. MEDTRONIC RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT THE KINK WAS ON THE AREA WHERE THE CANNULA TAPERS DOWN OR NARROWS. THE PUMP WAS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE CANNULA WAS NOT HEATED OR COOLED PRIOR TO USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18082096 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K031037. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2809-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, Classified
  EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula DIL TIP 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77722
• Z-2806-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, Classified
  EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula BLUNT 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77422
• Z-2808-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, Classified
  EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula DIL TIP 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77622
• Z-2807-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, Classified
  EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula BLUNT 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77522
• Z-0985-2025 · Dec 12, 2024 · Open, Classified
  EOPA Arterial Cannula, Model Numbers 77422 (22 Fr) and 77418 (18 Fr)
• Z-2420-2015 · Jul 24, 2015 · Terminated
  Medtronic EOPA Arterial Cannula, Model # 77620. Lot: 2015060544 intended to deliver oxygenated blood to the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for up to 6 hours in du