FDA Device recall Z-1171-2018
**Recall Expanded to add these models: Bigger Better-Bladder cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-03-07
On 2018-03-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of **Recall Expanded to add these models: Bigger Better-Bladder cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir by Circulatory Technology, citing the device is used as part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and may collapse during use which can increase resistance to flow in the v….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1171-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-09-22 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Circulatory Technology |
| Distribution | AL, AR, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA |
Product
**Recall Expanded to add these models: Bigger Better-Bladder cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir; Models: BBB38 (individual, sterile, pouched) and BBB38NS (sold bulk to kit manufacturers)
Reason
The device is used as part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and may collapse during use which can increase resistance to flow in the venous line and cause a drop in circuit blood flow.
Identifiers
| code_info | **Recall expanded to add these models: BBB38, Lot Number: 5300-S19813; BBB38NS, Lot Number: 1707-1 and 170903 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1171-2018%22
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