Medtronic Perfusion Systems recalls MEDTRONIC PERFUSION TUBING PACKS (with potentially affected Hemoconcentrators). Model # 7U65R2, 8C72R4, 6N21R2, BB7M38R…

Recall date

August 18, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2736-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

Sold / distributed

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.

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.