Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published May 12, 2026
Medtronic Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer Model TS2500 Recall: Incorrect Tube
Medtronic recalls Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer Model TS2500 with incorrect tube assembly. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes. Consumers should contact Medtronic for details.
During the manufacturing process, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue where the tubing was incorrectly positioned. The short tube was attached to the bottom of the canister, and the long tube was attached to the top, contrary to the intended design.
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📍Recalling firmMedtronic Perfusion Systems7611 Northland Dr N · Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1088
“Medtronic Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer Model TS2500 Recall: Incorrect Tube.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49179-medtronic-octopus-evolution-as-tissue-stabilizer-model-ts2500-recall-incorrect. Based on FDA recall #Z-2576-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2576-2026%22&limit=1).
The Food and Drug Administration announced on May 12, 2026, that Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer, Model TS2500, due to an assembly issue where tubing was incorrectly positioned. The agency classified the recall as Class II.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Product: Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer, Model TS2500
UDI-DI: 00643169668904, 00613994764379
Serial Numbers: 0232670681 0232709164 0232709168 0232709194 0232709194 0232709199
Quantity: 288 units
The hazard
During the manufacturing process, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue where the tubing was incorrectly positioned. The short tube was attached to the bottom of the canister, and the long tube was attached to the top, contrary to the intended design.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic Perfusion Systems has 31 other recalls on record since June 22, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medtronic Perfusion Systems EOPA Cannula Recall: Pinhole Leaks Risk Hypovolemia (June 24, 2026), Medtronic Bio-Medicus Adult Cannula Kit Recall: Loose Foreign Material Risk (May 25, 2026), and Medtronic DLP Retrograde Cannula Recall: Sterile Barrier Breach Risk (April 21, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the specific serial numbers: 0232670681, 0232709164, 0232709168, 0232709194, 0232709199. Also look for UDI-DI codes: 00643169668904 and 00613994764379.
Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 3 products
All 3 products in this recall
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Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Recall number
Product, codes & lots
Quantity
Z-2575-2026
Octopus Evolution Tissue Stabilizer, Model TS2000; UDI-DI: 00643169668911; Serial Numbers: 0232992409 0233010063 0233010115
134 units
Z-2576-2026
Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer, Model TS2500; UDI-DI: 00643169668904, 00613994764379; Serial Numbers: 0232670681 0232709164 0232709168 0232709194 0232709194 0232709199
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