Medtronic Recalls Hancock Apical Left Ventricle Connectors Due to Production Discontinuation
Medtronic is recalling two units of the Hancock Apical Left Ventricle Connector because the company has decided to discontinue production and distribution of this low-volume product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the reason is the discontinuation of a low-volume product and does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Medtronic Cardiovascular Surgery-the Heart Valve Division is recalling two units of the Hancock Apical Left Ventricle Connector, Model No. H174Axx, Catalog No. 0174ACP012. The device is used in conjunction with the Hancock Conduit Model 105 to provide an alternate method for relief of left ventricular hypertension.
The recall was initiated because Medtronic has decided to discontinue the production and distribution of this low-volume product. The affected units, identified by serial numbers B146341 and B146350, were distributed in the states of Maryland and Texas.
This is a Class II recall. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or adverse events associated with the use of these devices. Consumers or healthcare providers with these specific serial numbers should contact Medtronic for further instructions regarding the discontinuation of the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hancock Apical Left Ventricle Connector, Model No. H174Axx, Catalog No. 0174ACP012. Used use in conjunction with Hancock Conduit Model 105 to provide an alternate method for relief of left ventricular hypertension.
- Category
- Medical Device — Cardiovascular
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
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 (2)
- Serial Numbers: B146341
- B146350
Distribution
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