Medtronic DLP Cannulae with right angle tip: Manufacturing error risks incorrect use
Medtronic recalls DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae (REF 67312) due to manufacturing error where straight tip models were incorrectly labeled as right angle metal tip. Affected units have specific lot numbers and GTIN.
Lower-risk recall
During manufacturing, DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae - straight tip (Model 66118) was incorrectly placed into a product labeled as DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae - right angle metal tip (Model 67312).
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae with right angle metal tip (REF 67312) because straight tip models were incorrectly labeled as right angle models during manufacturing. This could lead to improper use if the wrong cannula is used in medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54677-medtronic-dlp-cannulae-with-right-angle-tip-manufacturing-error-risks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54677-medtronic-dlp-cannulae-with-right-angle-tip-manufacturing-error-risks · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3128-2024
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“Medtronic DLP Cannulae with right angle tip: Manufacturing error risks incorrect use.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54677-medtronic-dlp-cannulae-with-right-angle-tip-manufacturing-error-risks. Based on FDA recall #Z-3128-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3128-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
During manufacturing, straight tip cannulas were incorrectly labeled as right angle metal tip models. This means healthcare providers might use the wrong cannula type, potentially causing improper medical procedures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using these cannulas for medical procedures may be affected. Patients receiving procedures with the recalled cannulas could be at risk if the wrong model is used.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product label indicating 'DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae - right angle metal tip (Model 67312)'. Affected units have GTIN 20613994879329 and lot numbers 2023090954 or 202312C065.
- Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems- Product
Medtronic DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae with right angle metal tip, REF 67312- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the label indicating 'DLP Single Stage Venous Cannulae - right angle metal tip (Model 67312)' on the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Cambodia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Viet Nam.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using this product?
The recall does not require stopping use; it's a labeling error that could lead to incorrect use if the wrong model is selected.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3128-2024 (July 9, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3128-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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