Medtronic AFFINITY NT, Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter, 540 The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter is a single used device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Venous blood is collected and de foamed while cardiotomy blood is collected, de foamed and filtered before mixing with the venous blood. The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with filter is intended to be used in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit to collect venous and cardiotomy suctioned blood during routine cardiopulmonary procedures for up to 6 hours in duration.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Medtronic Perfusion Systems
- Reason for Recall:
- Possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch of Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone uncoated and Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoir stand alone Trillium coated products.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Medtronic AFFINITY NT, Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter, 540 The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Filter is a single used device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Venous blood is collected and de foamed while cardiotomy blood is collected, de foamed and filtered before mixing with the venous blood. The AFFINITY(R) NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with filter is intended to be used in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit to collect venous and cardiotomy suctioned blood during routine cardiopulmonary procedures for up to 6 hours in duration.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All lots
Distribution:
Distributed in: US
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0645-2018
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