Medtronic recalls VitalFlow Consoles with E70 error code that causes temporary touch screen unresponsiveness. This issue may occur during normal operation but does not affect pump function.
As of August 6, 2025, Medtronic has received eleven reports of VitalFlow Consoles displaying an E70 error code during normal operation. When this occurs, the touch screen may become temporarily unresponsive and go blank for up to two minutes before recovering to full functionality. Importantly, the console continues to maintain set pump speed and function throughout.
Medtronic is recalling VitalFlow Consoles that display an E70 error code, causing temporary touch screen unresponsiveness for up to two minutes. This issue occurs during normal operation but the blood pump continues to function normally.
The console may temporarily go blank for up to two minutes when displaying an E70 error code, but it continues to maintain set pump speed and function. This glitch occurs during normal operation and does not affect the blood pump's performance.
Users of the VitalFlow Console for ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) systems who have the specific model numbers listed in the recall. Patients on life support using this equipment are most at risk.
Check for the E70 error code on the touch screen. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 000023, 000047, 000073).
Look for the E70 error code on the touch screen, which may cause temporary unresponsiveness for up to two minutes.
The recall states the console continues to maintain set pump speed and function, so it does not affect blood pump performance during the glitch.
The recall includes 45 specific serial numbers listed in the record.
The recall does not mention a remedy or fix; users should monitor for the error code and ensure the console continues to function normally.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0509-2026 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-0509-2026 from Medtronic. 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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