Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges.
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
As of August 6, 2025, Medtronic has received eleven reports of VitalFlow Consoles displaying an E70 error code during normal operation. When this occurs, the touch screen may become temporarily unresponsive and go blank for up to two minutes before recovering to full functionality. Importantly, the console continues to maintain set pump speed and function throughout.
Medtronic identified an Affinity NT Oxygenator unit with decreased CO2 gas transfer rates that did not meet performance requirements.
The catheters may not retain their shape.
The catheters may not retain their shape.
The catheters may not retain their shape.
Unexpected loose material in the male luer used in the aortic root cannula has been identified. Potential harms when identified prior to use - procedure delay. Potential harm if not identified and used - stroke (reversible and irreversible).
Incorrect labeling for seven manufactured lots of certain models of Arterial Cannulae.
Incorrect labeling for seven manufactured lots of certain models of Arterial Cannulae.
Incorrect labeling for seven manufactured lots of certain models of Arterial Cannulae.
There is the potential for a potential sterility breach for three lots of the DLP Aortic Root Cannula due to a misaligned seal
During manufacturing, DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae - straight tip (Model 66118) was incorrectly placed into a product labeled as DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae - right angle metal tip (Model 67312).
Incorrect component placed in four manufactured lots of the TourniKwik" Tourniquet Set.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Potential for unsealed sterile packing.
Medtronic is writing to inform you of incorrect labeling for three manufactured lots of the DLP Vessel Cannulae for the model and lot numbers listed above.
An upward trend of complaints in which the Temperature Monitoring Adapter (TMA), located on the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator, had come loose from the oxygenator either during pre-procedure perfusion set-up or post-procedure when disassembling the perfusion circuit.
An upward trend of complaints in which the Temperature Monitoring Adapter (TMA), located on the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator, had come loose from the oxygenator either during pre-procedure perfusion set-up or post-procedure when disassembling the perfusion circuit.
An upward trend of complaints in which the Temperature Monitoring Adapter (TMA), located on the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator, had come loose from the oxygenator either during pre-procedure perfusion set-up or post-procedure when disassembling the perfusion circuit.
An upward trend of complaints in which the Temperature Monitoring Adapter (TMA), located on the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator, had come loose from the oxygenator either during pre-procedure perfusion set-up or post-procedure when disassembling the perfusion circuit.
An upward trend of complaints in which the Temperature Monitoring Adapter (TMA), located on the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator, had come loose from the oxygenator either during pre-procedure perfusion set-up or post-procedure when disassembling the perfusion circuit.
An upward trend of complaints in which the Temperature Monitoring Adapter (TMA), located on the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator, had come loose from the oxygenator either during pre-procedure perfusion set-up or post-procedure when disassembling the perfusion circuit.
Firm detected an increase in complaints related to fractured jaw tips of the Cardioblate Gemini-s.
Product is labeled as non-pyrogenic but endotoxin testing was not performed.
There is potential for intermittent electrical connectivity between the console and probe.
There was a label mix-up between two model numbers resulting in the incorrect guidewire being contained in the kits for both model numbers.
Potential for a wire protrusion through the left heart vent catheter tip
Potential for a wire protrusion through the left heart vent catheter tip
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit electrical failure causing the device to stop pumping. Issues observed include the pump stopping, the user interface going blank, and smoking and producing a burning odor during use.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Affected products failed a sterilization test.
Medtronic has identified an out of-specification condition exhibiting excess plastic (flash) in the arterial filter directly above the outlet port.
Medtronic discovered that certain Y-connectors included in the suction lines have exhibited tearing and cracking. These defects could cause the Y-connectors to leak when in use, which could result in potential blood loss and a breach in the circuit.
Medtronic discovered that certain Y-connectors included in the suction lines have exhibited tearing and cracking. These defects could cause the Y-connectors to leak when in use, which could result in potential blood loss and a breach in the circuit.
Medtronic has been unable to develop a cleaning protocol to satisfy current industry concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Medtronic and it has been determined that the best course of action is to request BIO CAL users to discontinue use and dispose of BIO CAL devices.
Possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch of Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone uncoated and Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone Trillium coated products.
Possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch of Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone uncoated and Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone Trillium coated products.
Medtronic custom perfusion tubing packs contain Terumo OPS valves that were recalled due to a lack of flow through the valve.
Identification of small pinholes in a single packaging configuration of sterile pouches. A total of seven different products were affected.
Identification of small pinholes in a single packaging configuration of sterile pouches. A total of seven different products were affected.
Identification of small pinholes in a single packaging configuration of sterile pouches. A total of seven different products were affected.
Identification of small pinholes in a single packaging configuration of sterile pouches. A total of seven different products were affected.
Identification of small pinholes in a single packaging configuration of sterile pouches. A total of seven different products were affected.
Medtronic is notifying customers who have or may receive specific lots of Medtronic Perfusion Tubing Packs that include the potentially affected cuvettes manufactured by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS). Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has distributed an Urgent Safety Alert regarding the CD IÂż H/S Cuvette. The cuvette is packaged into Medtronic Perfusion Tubing Packs and only sold as part of the pack.
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.
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.
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.
EOPA Arterial Cannula Devices in this lot were shipped without the guidewire.
Medtronic is recalling select lots of DLP Femoral Arterial Cannula product due to recent reports in which the user had difficulty or was unable to connect the cannula to the perfusion circuit tubing.
Medtronic initiated an Urgent Medical Device Recall for 66 distributed Affinity FusionTM Oxygenation Systems with Carmeda Bioactive Surface due to damaged heat exchangers. Product affected by this issue is limited to model CB841 sold stand alone or incorporated in Total Systems TS1614R1 and TS1595R7. UPDATED: Recall was updated to incorporate three additional lots affected.