Medtronic recalls suction and anticoagulation assemblies (BTC93/BTC98) with Y-connectors that may tear or crack, causing leaks and blood loss during use. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Medtronic discovered that certain Y-connectors included in the suction lines have exhibited tearing and cracking. These defects could cause the Y-connectors to leak when in use, which could result in potential blood loss and a breach in the circuit.
Medtronic is recalling suction and anticoagulation assemblies (BTC93 and BTC98) because Y-connectors in the suction lines can tear or crack. This may cause leaks that lead to blood loss during medical procedures.
The Y-connectors in the suction lines can tear or crack during use. When this happens, they may leak, causing blood loss and breaking the circuit that's supposed to keep blood safe during medical procedures.
Patients using autotransfusion systems with these specific suction assemblies are affected. Medical professionals who use the recalled models during procedures are at risk.
Check for the model numbers BTC93 or BTC98 on the suction assembly. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including the lot numbers provided.
Identify if your suction assembly has model numbers BTC93 or BTC98.
Reach out to Medtronic Perfusion Systems for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled model.
The Y-connectors in the suction lines can tear or crack, which may cause leaks and blood loss during medical procedures.
Check for model numbers BTC93 or BTC98 on the assembly. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Medtronic Perfusion Systems for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled model.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Perfusion Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0786-2019 — Medtronic Perfusion Systems Medtronic Perfusion Systems Hello, I own a Medtronic Perfusion Systems that is covered by recall Z-0786-2019 from Medtronic Perfusion Systems. 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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