The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1794-2024·Announced 2024-05-22

Medtronic Clearview Blower Mister Model 22120 recalled for potential unsealed sterile packing

Medtronic is recalling 500 units of Clearview Blower/Mister Model 22120 due to potential for unsealed sterile packing that could compromise device sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Sterile barrier failure on a critical medical device presents inherent risk of contamination and infection. FDA Class II classification with theoretical hazard and no reported illnesses or injuries meets the High severity threshold per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling the Clearview Blower/Mister, Model Number 22120, a medical device used in perfusion systems during cardiac surgery. Affected units may have unsealed sterile packing, which could compromise the sterile barrier protecting the device from contamination.

The recall affects 500 units distributed worldwide. Affected lot numbers are 2023040203 and 2023040473 (GTIN 20643169888672). Healthcare facilities using these devices should immediately cease use of affected units and contact Medtronic Perfusion Systems for return and replacement instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Medtronic Clearview Blower/Mister, Model Number 22120
Manufacturer
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Hazard
  • sterile-barrier-failure
  • contamination-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • GTIN 20643169888672
  • Lot Numbers: 2023040203
  • 2023040473

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.