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Medtronic Custom Pack Infant Tubingset Pixie Flow 0,8->1,5-1,8 1/B (PERFUSION M483203D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed before mixing with the venous blood, which is filtered. The primary blood-contacting surfaces of the CVR are coated with Balance Biosurface to reduce platelet activation and ad

Reported: March 24, 2021 Initiated: February 4, 2021 #Z-1193-2021

Product Description

Medtronic Custom Pack Infant Tubingset Pixie Flow 0,8->1,5-1,8 1/B (PERFUSION M483203D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed before mixing with the venous blood, which is filtered. The primary blood-contacting surfaces of the CVR are coated with Balance Biosurface to reduce platelet activation and adhesion and preserve platelet function. (Generic Name: Cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator).

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
14 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US nationwide, Afghanistan, Argentina, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Medtronic Custom Pack Infant Tubingset Pixie Flow 0,8->1,5-1,8 1/B (PERFUSION M483203D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed before mixing with the venous blood, which is filtered. The primary blood-contacting surfaces of the CVR are coated with Balance Biosurface to reduce platelet activation and adhesion and preserve platelet function. (Generic Name: Cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator).. Recalled by Medtronic Perfusion Systems. Units affected: 14 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 24, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1193-2021.

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