Medtronic recalls specific lots of perfusion systems due to potential insufficient welds. Affected units may leak, requiring immediate action to prevent complications.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds.
Medtronic is recalling specific lots of perfusion systems that may have insufficient or incomplete welds. This could lead to leaks, which might cause complications for users.
The perfusion systems may have welds that are not strong enough, which could cause leaks. Leaks might lead to complications such as infection or other medical issues if the system is used improperly.
Patients using the Medtronic perfusion systems with the specific lot numbers mentioned are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use these systems in medical procedures may also be affected.
Check the lot number on the packaging. Affected units include those with lot numbers 220866440 (use by 2022-07-10) and 221451579 (use by 2022-10-24).
Look for lot numbers 220866440 or 221451579 on the packaging.
Specific lots may have been manufactured with insufficient or incomplete welds, which could cause leaks.
Check the lot number on the packaging. Affected units include those with lot numbers 220866440 (use by 2022-07-10) and 221451579 (use by 2022-10-24).
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; check the lot number to determine if your unit is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1876-2021 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1876-2021 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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