Medtronic Evolut PRO System Recall: Risk of Valve Leaflet Damage During Balloon Dilatation
Medtronic recalls Evolut PRO System models EVOLUTPRO-23 to EVOLUTPRO-29 for potential valve leaflet damage during post-implant balloon dilatation, which could affect heart valve function.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling Evolut PRO System heart valve devices with specific model numbers due to a risk of valve leaflet damage during balloon dilatation procedures. This could lead to improper valve function and require additional medical intervention. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64056-medtronic-evolut-pro-system-recall-risk-of-valve-leaflet-damage.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64056-medtronic-evolut-pro-system-recall-risk-of-valve-leaflet-damage · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0560-2021
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“Medtronic Evolut PRO System Recall: Risk of Valve Leaflet Damage During Balloon Dilatation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64056-medtronic-evolut-pro-system-recall-risk-of-valve-leaflet-damage. Based on FDA recall #Z-0560-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0560-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
During a post-implant balloon dilatation procedure, the valve leaflets could become damaged, potentially leading to improper valve function. This might require additional medical intervention or surgery to correct the issue.
Who’s affected
Patients who have received the Evolut PRO System heart valve implants with the listed model numbers are most at risk. Healthcare providers using these devices for procedures may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for model numbers EVOLUTPRO-23, EVOLUTPRO-26, or EVOLUTPRO-29 with specific suffixes like PRO COMM 29L, BLUE 6L, or BLUE COMM JPN. The recall includes devices sold in the US, Canada, Australia, and other regions.
- Brand
Medtronic- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution and the countries of Panama, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Colombia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Argentina, Japan, Poland, Russian Federation, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Norway, Egypt, Saudi Arabia.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0559-2021 | Evolut (TM) R System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTR-23, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-23 VT IR 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV CE AU 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV JPN MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 GREY 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV EVOLUT R CE 7L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV EVOLUT R CE 26L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 GREY 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-23-US TAV 23 US COMM MX; b. EVOLUTR-23-C, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-23-C TAV EVOLUT R US IDE MEX; c. EVOLUTR-23-US, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-23-US GREY COMM US, VLV EVOLUTR-23-US TAV 23 US COMM MX; d. EVOLUTR-26, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L MX VLV EVOLUTR-26 VT IR 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV EVOLUT R CE 7L MX, LV EVOLUTR-26 TAV CE AU 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV JPN MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26 GREY 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-26-US TAV 26 US COMM MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV CLN OUS MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV CE CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26 GREY 6L COMM OUS; e. EVOLUTR-26-C, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-26-C TAV EVOLUT R US IDE MEX, VLV EVOLUTR-26-C TAV CLN US MX; f. EVOLUTR-26-US, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-26 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-26-US GREY COMM US, VLV EVOLUTR-26-US TAV 26 US COMM MX; g. EVOLUTR-29, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 GREY 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-29 VT IR 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV CE AU 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV JPN MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 GREY 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV EVOLUT R CE 7L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV CLN OUS MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV CE CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29-US TAV 29 US COMM MX; h. EVOLUTR-29-C, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-29-C TAV EVOLUT R US IDE MEX, LV EVOLUTR-29-C TAV CLN US MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29-US TAV 29 US COMM MX; i. EVOLUTR-29-US, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-29-US GREY COMM US, VLV EVOLUTR-29-US TAV 29 US COMM MX, VLV EVOLUTR-29 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L MX; j. EVOLUTR-34, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-34 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-34 VT IR 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-34 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV CE AU 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV JPN MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV CLN OUS MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV CE CA 2Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L 1Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV EVO R CE 29L 2Y MX SA, DRAPE 9732722 TUBE STERILE O-ARM 20PK; k. EVOLUTR-34-C, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-34-C TAV EVOLUT R US IDE MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34-C TAV CLN US MX; l. EVOLUTR-34-US, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-34-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTR-34-US TAV 34 US COMM MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L 1Y MX, VLV EVOLUTR-34-US TAV 34 US COMM MX SA.; All GTINs and associated serial numbers (refer to Attachment A-Product List as of 22-Oct-2020). | 172,851 units |
| Z-0560-2021 | Evolut (TM) PRO System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTPRO-23, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L AUS; b. EVOLUTPRO-23-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23-US PRO BLNK US; c. EVOLUTPRO-26, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L AUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA; d. EVOLUTPRO-26-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-26-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26-US PRO BLNK US; e. EVOLUTPRO-29, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L AUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA; f. EVOLUTPRO-29-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-29-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29-US PRO BLNK US g. , Labeled as:; All GTINs and associated serial numbers (refer to Attachment A-Product List as of 22-Oct-2020). | 71,030 units |
| Z-0561-2021 | Evolut (TM) PRO+ System. With the following model numbers: a. EVPROPLUS-23US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-23US COMM JPN, VLV EVPROPLUS-23 COMM US; b. EVPROPLUS-26US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-26US COMM JPN, VLV EVPROPLUS-26 COMM US; c. EVPROPLUS-29US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-29US COMM JPN, VLV EVPROPLUS-29 COMM US; d. EVPROPLUS-34US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-34 COMM US, VLV EVPROPLUS-34 COMM US SA.; All GTINs and associated serial numbers (refer to Attachment A-Product List as of 22-Oct-2020). | 19,961 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Label
Look for model numbers EVOLUTPRO-23, EVOLUTPRO-26, or EVOLUTPRO-29 with specific suffixes on the product label.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Medtronic Heart Valves Division for further instructions on the recall and potential remedies.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution and the countries of Panama, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Colombia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Argentina, Japan, Poland,…” 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 terminated this recall 2.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0560-2021 (October 23, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0560-2021 to see it in context.
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