Medtronic recalls Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer Model 29400 due to incorrect tubing assembly during manufacturing. Affected units have short tube on bottom and long tube on top. No remedy stated in recall notice.
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.
Medtronic is recalling its Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer Model 29400 because tubing was incorrectly attached during manufacturing. This could lead to improper function if the device is used as intended. The recall affects specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes.
The tubing was incorrectly positioned during manufacturing, with the short tube attached to the bottom of the canister and the long tube to the top instead of the intended design. This could cause improper function but does not pose an immediate risk of injury or damage in normal use.
Users of the Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer Model 29400 with the listed serial numbers or UDI-DI codes are affected. Medical professionals using this device for tissue stabilization are most at risk.
Check for the serial numbers listed: 0231266463, 0231468923, 0231478249, 0231478253, 0231478260, 0231651627, 0231651634, 0231651636, 0231651637, 0231651638, 0231651639, 0231651641, 0231651642. Also check the UDI-DI code 00763000543679.
Compare your device's serial number to the list provided in the recall notice.
The recall states there is an assembly issue but does not indicate a risk of injury or damage in normal use. The hazard is described as a potential for improper function due to incorrect tubing design.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy. You should check your serial number against the list provided to see if your device is affected.
Check for the serial numbers listed: 0231266463, 0231468923, 0231478249, 0231478253, 0231478260, 0231651627, 0231651634, 0231651636, 0231651637, 0231651638, 0231651639, 0231651641, 0231651642. Also check the UDI-DI code 00763000543679.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Perfusion Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2577-2026 — Medtronic Perfusion Systems Medtronic Perfusion Systems Hello, I own a Medtronic Perfusion Systems that is covered by recall Z-2577-2026 from Medtronic Perfusion Systems. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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