Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published January 13, 2026

Medtronic Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer Recall: Incorrect Tube Assembly

Medtronic recalls Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer (Product TSMICS1) due to incorrect tubing assembly during manufacturing, which may cause improper function.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1473-2026Medical device Medtronic Perfusion Systems ›

Lower-risk recall

During the manufacturing, 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

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Medtronic is recalling its Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer disposable system because of a manufacturing error where the tubing was attached incorrectly. This could lead to improper function during use, but the recall does not indicate a risk of injury or serious harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50159-medtronic-octopus-nuvo-tissue-stabilizer-recall-incorrect-tube-assembly.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50159-medtronic-octopus-nuvo-tissue-stabilizer-recall-incorrect-tube-assembly · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1473-2026

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“Medtronic Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer Recall: Incorrect Tube Assembly.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50159-medtronic-octopus-nuvo-tissue-stabilizer-recall-incorrect-tube-assembly. Based on FDA recall #Z-1473-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1473-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on 2026-01-13 that Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling the Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer due to an assembly issue where tubes were incorrectly positioned. The recall affects 939 units distributed nationwide and globally.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Product: Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer, disposable tissue stabilization system
Product Number: TSMICS1
UDI-DI: 00763000543693
Lot Numbers: 0232837110; Additional lots as of 5/22/26: 0231547054 0231591827 0231758880 0231758898 0231758932 0231792414 0231792421 0231912903 0232670901 0232709219 0232709254 0232744928 0232784925 0232784989 0232805458

The hazard

According to the FDA, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue during manufacturing where the short tube was attached to the bottom of the canister and the long tube to the top, contrary to the intended design.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic Perfusion Systems has 31 other recalls on record since 2017-06-22. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medtr: EOPA 3D Arterial Cannula (2026-06-24), Medtronic Pediatric Cannula (2026-05-25), and Medtronic Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer Model TS2500 (2026-05-12). Other recent recalls of similar products include Olympus OER-ELITE Endoscope Reprocessor Connecting Tubes (2026-03-25), Olympus HX-400U-30 Ligating Device (2025-10-30), and Stryker FluidSmart Urology Tube Set (2026-04-09).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Product Number TSMICS1 on the device. Look for lot numbers listed in the recall: 0232837110 and additional lots as of May 22, 2026.

Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Device Details
Verify the Product Number TSMICS1 and lot numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your device is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “US Nationwide. Global Distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 50 days after the firm started it.

Jan 13, 2026Firm started the recall
Feb 26, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Mar 4, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1473-2026 (January 13, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1473-2026 to see it in context.
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