Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 26, 2014
Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to reports of the cannula body splitting near the suture collar.
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management recalled Medtronic Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Non-Vented, Carmeda Coated, model CB78722 (22 Fr… - a moderate-severity action.
Medtronic Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Non-Vented, Carmeda Coated, model CB78722 (22 Fr… was recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management in February 26, 2014. Reason: Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to re…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0999-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to re….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0999-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0999-2014) was formally reported on February 26, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 30, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 19483 total (7669 US, 11814 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to reports of the cannula body splitting near the suture collar. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and Internationally to: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, El Salvador, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
19483 total (7669 US, 11814 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medtronic Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Non-Vented, Carmeda Coated, model CB78722 (22 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The Select 3D Arterial Cannulae has clear flexible, thin wall wire-wound PVC bodies with angled, beveled tips. The proximal end of the cannula includes a 3/8" (0.95 cm) vented or non-vented connector with a peel cap. The vented connector allows air to be vented from the cannula before connection to the perfusion line. The Select 3D Arterial Cannula tip has three integrated flutes which help diffuse and disperse blood flow. The cannula body features a tip orientation line indicating direction of the cannula tip during cannulation. Overall cannula length is 11.5" (29.2 cm). These cannulae are intended for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during short term (6 hours or less) cardiopulmonary bypass.
Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to reports of the cannula body splitting near the suture collar.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0999-2014 |
| Date reported | February 26, 2014 |
| Date initiated | January 30, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 19483 total (7669 US, 11814 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and Internationally to: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, El Salvador, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ire… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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