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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Medtronic AFFINITY NT, Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter, 540 The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter is a single used device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Venous blood is collected and de foamed while cardiotomy blood is collected, de foamed and filtered before mixing with the venous blood. The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with filter is intended to be used in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit

Reported: February 28, 2018 Initiated: January 16, 2018 #Z-0645-2018

Product Description

Medtronic AFFINITY NT, Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter, 540 The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter is a single used device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Venous blood is collected and de foamed while cardiotomy blood is collected, de foamed and filtered before mixing with the venous blood. The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with filter is intended to be used in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit to collect venous and cardiotomy suctioned blood during routine cardiopulmonary procedures for up to 6 hours in duration.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
8644 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and to the countries of : Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Guyana, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom.
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Medtronic AFFINITY NT, Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter, 540 The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter is a single used device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Venous blood is collected and de foamed while cardiotomy blood is collected, de foamed and filtered before mixing with the venous blood. The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with filter is intended to be used in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit to collect venous and cardiotomy suctioned blood during routine cardiopulmonary procedures for up to 6 hours in duration.. Recalled by Medtronic Perfusion Systems. Units affected: 8644 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 28, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0645-2018.

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