Medtronic recalls Y-adapter suction and anticoagulation assemblies (BT920/BT926) due to tearing/cracking connectors that may leak blood. 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 Y-adapter suction and anticoagulation assemblies (BT920 and BT926 models) because certain connectors can tear or crack, potentially leaking blood during use. This could lead to blood loss or circuit breaches in medical procedures.
The Y-connectors in the suction lines can tear or crack during use. When this happens, they may leak blood, causing potential blood loss and disrupting the anticoagulation circuit during medical procedures.
Patients using autotransfusion systems with these specific Y-adapters are affected. Medical staff performing procedures with the recalled devices are at higher risk.
Check if your device has model numbers BT920 or BT926. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 10673978522460 with serials 216044420, 216062719, 216438180 for BT920; and 10673978522477 with serials 215782209, 215903433, 216034158, 216107790, 216372963, 216438301 for BT926.
Identify if your device is a BT920 or BT926 model as listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Medtronic Perfusion Systems directly to confirm if your specific serial numbers are affected.
The recall involves Y-adapter suction and anticoagulation assemblies with model numbers BT920 and BT926.
Check for model numbers BT920 or BT926 and verify your serial numbers against the specific list provided in the recall notice.
Contact Medtronic Perfusion Systems directly to confirm if your device is affected and follow their instructions.
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-0785-2019 — Medtronic Perfusion Systems Medtronic Perfusion Systems Hello, I own a Medtronic Perfusion Systems that is covered by recall Z-0785-2019 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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