FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, models 78618 (18 Fr.) and 78620 (20 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, models 78718 (18 Fr.) and 78720 (20 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The Select 3D Arterial Cannulae both have clear flexible, thin wall wire-wound PVC bodies with angled, beveled tips. The proximal end of the cannula includes a 3/8" (0.95 cm) vented or non-vented connector with a peel cap. The vented connector allows air to be vented from the cannula before connection to the perfusion line. The Select 3D Arterial Cannula tip has three integrated flutes which help diffuse and disperse blood flow. The cannula body features a tip orientation line indicating direction of the cannula tip during cannulation. Overall cannula length is 11.5" (29.2 cm). These cannulae are intended for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during short term (6 hours or less) cardiopulmonary bypass.

Recall: Z-0995-2014 · Initiated January 30, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0995-2014
Event Number
67400
Firm
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
FEI Number
2182208
Product Code
DWF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
January 30, 2014
Posted
February 20, 2014
Terminated
October 6, 2014
Address
8200 Coral Sea St NE, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-4391

Description

Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, models 78618 (18 Fr.) and 78620 (20 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, models 78718 (18 Fr.) and 78720 (20 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The Select 3D Arterial Cannulae both have clear flexible, thin wall wire-wound PVC bodies with angled, beveled tips. The proximal end of the cannula includes a 3/8" (0.95 cm) vented or non-vented connector with a peel cap. The vented connector allows air to be vented from the cannula before connection to the perfusion line. The Select 3D Arterial Cannula tip has three integrated flutes which help diffuse and disperse blood flow. The cannula body features a tip orientation line indicating direction of the cannula tip during cannulation. Overall cannula length is 11.5" (29.2 cm). These cannulae are intended for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during short term (6 hours or less) cardiopulmonary bypass.

Reason

Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to reports of the cannula body splitting near the suture collar.

Action

The firm, Medtronic, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated January, 2014 via UPS on January 30, 2014 to their customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately identify and quarantine all listed product in your inventory; return all listed product to Medtronic and contact Customer Service at 800 854-3570 and reference RADAR #167826 to initiate a return and credit of product; complete and return the attached Customer Confirmation Certificate via fax to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality, and share this notification with others in your organization as appropriate. Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula are not available for purchase at this time. Please contact your Medtronic sales representative or Medtronic LifeLine Technical Services at 1 877-526-7890 or (+1 763) 526-7890 to assist with alternative cannula selection and any additional questions you may have related to this notification.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and Internationally to: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, El Salvador, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Oman, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Yemen.

Quantity

19483 total (7669 US, 11814 OUS)