Medtronic Tourniquet Set Recall: Incorrect Component Risk
Medtronic recalls TourniKwik Tourniquet Set (CFN 79012) due to incorrect component in some lots. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Consumers should contact Medtronic for details.
Recall notice
Incorrect component placed in four manufactured lots of the TourniKwik" Tourniquet Set.
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling certain TourniKwik Tourniquet Sets because they contain an incorrect component. This could lead to improper use during medical procedures. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model details. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55058-medtronic-tourniquet-set-recall-incorrect-component-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/55058-medtronic-tourniquet-set-recall-incorrect-component-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2423-2024
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“Medtronic Tourniquet Set Recall: Incorrect Component Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55058-medtronic-tourniquet-set-recall-incorrect-component-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2423-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2423-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall states that an incorrect component was placed in four manufactured lots of the Tourniquet Set. This could cause improper function during medical procedures, potentially leading to complications if used incorrectly.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals and patients using the TourniKwik Tourniquet Set may be affected. Those with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 79012 and serial numbers listed: 2023020354, 2023020355, 202304C012, or 202305C244. The UDI codes are also provided for identification.
- Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the model number (79012) and serial numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your product is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 5 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MN, MA, UT, CA, and FL. The countries of Japan and Slovenia.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Utah.
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.
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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-2423-2024 (May 16, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2423-2024 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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