FDA Recall Open, Classified

MC3 VitalFlow Console, REF 58100; Blood pump of ecmo

Recall: Z-0509-2026 · Initiated October 3, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0509-2026
Event Number
97806
Firm
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
FEI Number
1000116158
Product Code
QNR
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Software in the Use Environment
Initiated
October 3, 2025
Posted
November 14, 2025
Address
7611 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428-1088

Description

MC3 VitalFlow Console, REF 58100; Blood pump of ecmo

Reason

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.

Action

Medtronic Cardiac Surgery issued an Urgent: Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 10/03/2025. The notice explained the issue, potential harms, and requested the consignee contact Medtronic Sales Representative to schedule the service event to their affected VitalFlow" Console. Please reference Technical Service Update (TSU) "MOD0209" when scheduling. The notice also indicated that the consignees use unaffected VitalFlow Console devices, if available, until the correction has been completed. For questions regarding the communication, please contact your Medtronic Sales Representative.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

167 units