Medtronic Affinity Pixie Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 AFFINITY PIXIE WCVR OU). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed before mixing with the venous blood, which is filtered. The primary blood-contacting surfaces of the CVR are coated with Balance Biosurface to reduce platelet activation and adhesion and preserve platelet function. (Generic Name: Cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator).

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Description: OXYGENATOR BBP241 AFFINITY PIXIE WCVR OU. Model Number: BBP241. GTIN: 20613994746508 and ***UPDATE GTIN 00643169089037***: Lot Numbers: 13344059, 13337110, 13337675, 13339043, 13339133, 13339290, 13339452, 13339527, 13344325, 13344487, 13344594, 13344819, 13346564, 13346733, 13347774, 13347907, 13347974, 13348151, 13348285, 13348909, 13348974, 13349283, 13349388, 13349517, 13349775, 13352983, 13353438, 13353541, 13353701, 13353800, 13337512, 13340766, 13342814, 13346440, 13348521, 13349141, 13352832, 13353163, ***UPDATE 13340871***.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Reason for Recall:
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
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 Pixie Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 AFFINITY PIXIE WCVR OU). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed before mixing with the venous blood, which is filtered. The primary blood-contacting surfaces of the CVR are coated with Balance Biosurface to reduce platelet activation and adhesion and preserve platelet function. (Generic Name: Cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Description: OXYGENATOR BBP241 AFFINITY PIXIE WCVR OU. Model Number: BBP241. GTIN: 20613994746508 and ***UPDATE GTIN 00643169089037***: Lot Numbers: 13344059, 13337110, 13337675, 13339043, 13339133, 13339290, 13339452, 13339527, 13344325, 13344487, 13344594, 13344819, 13346564, 13346733, 13347774, 13347907, 13347974, 13348151, 13348285, 13348909, 13348974, 13349283, 13349388, 13349517, 13349775, 13352983, 13353438, 13353541, 13353701, 13353800, 13337512, 13340766, 13342814, 13346440, 13348521, 13349141, 13352832, 13353163, ***UPDATE 13340871***.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1190-2021

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