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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 7, 2021

Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 560BC1, 560BCS, 560BCS1, R560BCS1. Used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures.

An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit electrical failure causing the device to stop pumping. Issues observed …

Recall #
Z-1313-2021
Affected scope
387 devices (93 US)
Initiated
March 3, 2021
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Medtronic Perfusion Systems recalled Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 56… - a critical-severity action.

Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 56… was recalled by Medtronic Perfusion Systems in April 7, 2021. Reason: An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit el…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1313-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Medtronic Perfusion Systems issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit el….

Critical
severity level
387 units
affected scope
Class I
classification
April 7, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1313-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

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Product description

Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 560BC1, 560BCS, 560BCS1, R560BCS1. Used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures.

Reason for recall

An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit electrical failure causing the device to stop pumping. Issues observed include the pump stopping, the user interface going blank, and smoking and producing a burning odor during use.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1313-2021
Date reported April 7, 2021
Date initiated March 3, 2021
Recalling firm Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Firm location Brooklyn Park, MN
Affected scope 387 devices (93 US)
Distribution Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Russian Federation…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

387 devices (93 US) units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 560BC1, 560BCS, 560BCS1, R560BCS1. Used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures.. Recalled by Medtronic Perfusion Systems. Units affected: 387 devices (93 US).
Why was this product recalled?
An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit electrical failure causing the device to stop pumping. Issues observed include the pump stopping, the user interface going blank, and smoking and producing a burning odor during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 7, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1313-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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