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MEDTRONIC PERFUSION TUBING PACKS (with potentially affected… recallZ-2736-2015 · Medtronic Perfusion Systems · initiated Aug 18, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in September 2015

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Medtronic Perfusion Systems or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Hemocor High Performance Hemoconcentrators demonstrate low ultrafiltration performance that is below product specification. These potentially affected units have been distributed as stand-alone devices and in specific lots of Medtronic Perfusion Tubing packs.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Consignees were sent a Medtronic "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 2015. The letter was addressed to "Risk Manager". The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Informed consignees that no action is needed for product that has been used, but patients should continue to be managed in accordance with their standard patient management protocol. For unused product they recommend to immediately quarantine and return the affected product to Medtronic. Contact Customer Service at 800-854-3570 and reference RADAR #253277 to initiated a return and credit of product. Requested consignees to complete the Customer Confirmation Certificate and fax it to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality. If the product has been forwarded to another facility, consignees are advised to notify that facility. For questions contact Medtronic Lifeline Technical Services at 877-526-7890 or your Medtronic representative.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2736-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 18, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Sep 4, 2015
Recalling firm
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Quantity
Total 1594 (1306 US, 288 OUS)
Product code
DWE
FDA submissions
K012538, K122811, K800178, K891687
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, MA, MS, MO, NY, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WI, and the countries of Bolivia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Venezuela, and Zambia.

Product description

MEDTRONIC PERFUSION TUBING PACKS (with potentially affected Hemoconcentrators). Model # 7U65R2, 8C72R4, 6N21R2, BB7M38R11, TL2Q68R17, HY8R66R3, HY2U43R9, 8C72R4, BB5J59R19, 6B65R3, TL7M46R7, TL2Q68R17, 7U65R2, M074704B, M230002A, BB7M38Rll, M450013B, BB8N86R4, HY2U43R9, 8C72R4, M650123A, HY8R55R ,TL7M46R7, M971406C, M450013B, 7U65R2, M394415A, M450013B. Enables the perfusionist to manage the patient's hematocrit and fluid status.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

209050007 209087876 209107465 209135076 209162502 209195930 209241496 209241613 209270018 209270092 209297994 209298091 209298094 209310403 209326025 209373545 209388464 209396017 209401269 209401312 209415313 209431890 209464644 209512240 209556873 209621268 209644548 209653827

Other devices under the same FDA submission

155 devices cleared under K012538, K122811, K800178, K891687 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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