Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published August 6, 2025
Medtronic Left Heart Vent Catheter Recall: Catheters May Not Retain Shape
Medtronic recalls specific left heart vent catheters that may not retain their shape. Affected models include SUCTION 12110 LV VENT 10FR with serial numbers from 2023120708 to 2024090768. Contact Medtronic for details.
“Medtronic Left Heart Vent Catheter Recall: Catheters May Not Retain Shape.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/51664-medtronic-left-heart-vent-catheter-recall-catheters-may-not-retain. Based on FDA recall #Z-2481-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2481-2025%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Aug. 6, 2025, that Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling DLP Left Heart Vent Catheters because they may not retain their shape. The Class I recall affects 41,200 units distributed worldwide.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Medtronic
Product: DLP Left Heart Vent Catheter Malleable body and vented connector, SUCTION 12110 LV VENT 10FR
According to the FDA, the catheters may not retain their shape. The recall is classified as Class I.
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 (June 24, 2026), Medtronic Bio-Medicus Adult Cannula Kit Recall (May 25, 2026), and Medtronic Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer Model 29400 Recall (May 12, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Medical Procedure Kits Recall (May 4, 2026) and Medline Medical Procedure Kits: Catheter Surface Issues Recalled (May 4, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number SUCTION 12110 LV VENT 10FR and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The serial numbers range from 2023120708 to 2024090768, including specific UDI-DI codes.
Brand
Medtronic
Category
Medical device
FDA recall event · 3 products
All 3 products in this recall
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