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Medtronic Trillium Affinity NT, 541T, Integrated… recallZ-0476-2008 · Medtronic Perfusion Systems · initiated Oct 1, 2007

Terminated All recalls posted in January 2008

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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Unnaproved Component Resin: Affinity NT Integrated CVR Membrane Oxygenators and EL 240 Autotransfusion Blood Collection Reservoirs contain components made from an unapproved resin

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Medtronic sales force was notified and initiated calls with cutomers on 10/1/07. Additionally, certified Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 10/5/2007, were sent to the 32 customers. The letter explained the situaiton and requested that the impacted product be returned for replacement or credit. Medtronic is assessing patient use risks and will report those when determined. Standard post-surgical monitoring is advised at the present by Medtronic .

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0476-2008
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 1, 2007
Posted by the FDA
Jan 26, 2008
Recalling firm
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Quantity
34
Product code
DTZ
FDA submissions
K936003, K973760
Distribution
Nationwide including the states of IL, CT, OK, OH, MN, FL, NY, KS, MO, LA, PA, IN, CA, MI, KY, SC, NE, and AR.

Product description

Medtronic Trillium Affinity NT, 541T, Integrated CVR/Membrane Oxygenator (Plasma Resistant Fiber [PRF] Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers 8870107 and 8851934 (both Model 541T )

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K936003, K973760 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 45485).

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