Medtronic Adjustable Valve, 6248VAL, Sterilized using… recallZ-2471-2008 · Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment · initiated Aug 27, 2008
Terminated All recalls posted in September 2008
Is my device affected?
- 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.
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Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Medtronic has identified an issue with the packaging for specific lots of the Medtronic Adjustable Valve and valves contained in the Attain Left Heart Delivery System kits. A small number of valve package seals could be compromised.
FDA root cause category: Process control
What the company is doing
An Urgent Device Recall letter, dated August 28, 2008, was sent to affected consignees. The letter describes the issue, identifies affected product, and requests that affected product be removed from inventory and returned to Medtronic. Medtronic representatives with assist in returning unused valves and kits and provide replacements. Contact Medtronic at 1-763-526-0000 for assistance.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2471-2008
- Recall class
- Not yet classified by the FDA
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Aug 27, 2008
- Posted by the FDA
- Sep 30, 2008
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment
- Quantity
- 35,193 total
- Product code
- DTL
- FDA submissions
- K052459
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and except states OR, RI, and SD. Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. , and countries of Algeria , Argentina , Australia , Austria , Belgium , Bosnia And Herzegovina , Canada , Chile , Croatia , Czech Republic , Denmark , Egypt , Finland , France , Georgia , Germany , Greece , Guadeloupe , Hong Kong , Hungary , India , Ireland , Israel , Italy , Japan , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kuwait , Lithuania , Malta , Martinique , Morocco , Netherlands , Norway , Pakistan , Poland , Portugal , Puerto Rico ,Qatar , Reunion , Romania , Saudi Arabia , Slovakia , Slovenia , South Africa , Spain , Sri Lanka , Sweden , Switzerland , Syrian Arab Republic , Tunisia , Turkey , UK , Ukraine , United Arab Emirates , Uruguay , and Venezuela.
Product description
Medtronic Adjustable Valve, 6248VAL, Sterilized using irradiation. Medtronic, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55432, USA. The Medtronic model 6248VAL adjustable valve is an accessory designed for use with Medtronic delivery systems to reduce blood loss during percutaneous catheter procedures. It consists of an adjustable valve and flush port.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Lot numbers: 33901607, 33907906, 33909207, 33913206, 33914207, 33917207, 33921308, 33925707, 33929306, 33931107, 33933205, 33934905, 33936105
Other devices under the same FDA submission
1 device cleared under K052459 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- NA 6248VALMedtronic, Inc. · Adaptor, stopcock, manifold, fitting, cardiopulmonary bypass1 report
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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