The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1799-2024·Announced 2024-05-22

Medtronic Vessel Cannulae Recalled for Potential Unsealed Sterile Packaging

Medtronic is recalling 5,719 vessel cannulae units due to potential for unsealed sterile packing, affecting worldwide distribution.

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: FDA Class II recall involving medical devices with potential for sterile packaging compromise, which presents risk of harm to patients, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling 5,719 vessel cannulae (2 mm Model 30004 and 3 mm Model 30003) with worldwide distribution. The recall covers multiple specific lot numbers of these medical devices.

The cannulae are being recalled due to potential for unsealed sterile packing. This condition affects the integrity of the sterile packaging that protects the device prior to use.

Healthcare providers and patients should verify lot numbers against the FDA recall notice and contact Medtronic or their healthcare facility for additional guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Medtronic Vessel Cannulae: a) DLP¿ 2 mm Vessel Cannula Blunt Tip, Model Number 30004; b) DLP¿ 3 mm Vessel Cannula Blunt Tip, Model Number 30003
Manufacturer
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Hazard
  • unsealed-packaging

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 (12)

  • a) Model Number 30004
  • GTIN 00613994646156
  • Lot Numbers: 2023041305
  • GTIN 00673978179841
  • Lot Numbers: 2023041300
  • GTIN 20613994646150
  • 2023041305
  • 202306C194
  • b) Model Number 30003
  • GTIN 20613994646174
  • Lot Numbers: 2023041298
  • 202306C221

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.