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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0995-2014STERILITY ISSUE

Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, models 78618 (18 Fr.) and 78620 (20 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, models 78718 (18 Fr.) an...

Units Affected
19,483
Recall Date
January 30, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0995-2014.

Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to reports of the cannula body splitting near the suture collar.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0995-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0995-2014.

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

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Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Recall FAQ

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, models 78618 (18 Fr.) and 78620 (20 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, models 78718 (18 Fr.) an.... The notice was published on January 30, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 19,483 units are potentially affected.