BIO CAL — Class II medical device recall Z-0900-2018
Terminated recall by Medtronic Perfusion Systems, reported 2018-03-14. Medtronic has been unable to develop a cleaning protocol to satisfy current industry concerns and expectations
| Recall number | Z-0900-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Perfusion Systems, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-02-08 |
| Classified | 2018-03-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-03-14 |
| Terminated | 2020-08-06 |
| Quantity | 1,980 units |
| Serial numbers | 0101, 0102, 0103, 0104, 0105, 0106, 0107, 0108, 0109, 0110, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0114, 0115, 0116, 0117, 0118, 0119, 0120, 0121, 0122, 0123, 0124, 0125 and 475 more |
| Model numbers | 370, 370I |
Product
BIO CAL(R) Temperature Controller, Models: (a) 370, (b) 370I Product Usage: The BIO CAL(R) (unit) is a thermal transfer module designed to control patient blood temperature during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures when heating or cooling of the blood is desired.
Reason for recall
Medtronic has been unable to develop a cleaning protocol to satisfy current industry concerns and expectations. As a result, an updated cleaning protocol will not be developed by Medtronic and it has been determined that the best course of action is to request BIO CAL users to discontinue use and dispose of BIO CAL devices.
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