FDA Device recall Z-1194-2021
Medtronic Custom Pack EVNP Clinical with AP40 1/B (PERFUSION M448036B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balan…
- FDA Device
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2021-03-24
On 2021-03-24 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Medtronic Custom Pack EVNP Clinical with AP40 1/B (PERFUSION M448036B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balan… by Medtronic Perfusion Systems, citing products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory res….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1194-2021 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2021-02-04 |
| Published | 2021-03-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Medtronic Perfusion Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Medtronic Custom Pack EVNP Clinical with AP40 1/B (PERFUSION M448036B 1/B). 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).
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Description: PERFUSION M448036B 1/B. Model Number: M448036B. GTIN: 00763000239855. Lot Number: 220798975. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1194-2021%22
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