Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 8, 2015
Medtronic is conducting a voluntary recall of all former Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion Systems due to potential for a sterility breach of the outer packagin…
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management recalled Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion Systems, Sterile EO, Rx only. Models… - a moderate-severity action.
Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion Systems, Sterile EO, Rx only. Models… was recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management in April 8, 2015. Reason: Medtronic is conducting a voluntary recall of all former Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1365-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic is conducting a voluntary recall of all former Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1365-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1365-2015) was formally reported on April 8, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 23, 2015. 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 8,269 ( 6,786 US, 1,483 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: Medtronic is conducting a voluntary recall of all former Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion Systems due to potential for a sterility breach of the outer packaging or pouch material. A breach of the out… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including all states in continental USA, except DE and including DC and PR; and countries: AUSTRIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, BELGIUM, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANC…. 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
8,269 ( 6,786 US, 1,483 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion Systems, Sterile EO, Rx only. Models BVT608010V01, BVT608030V01, BVT612010V01, BVT612030V01, CVT808015, CVT808025, CVT812015, CVT812025, EVT808015, EVT808025, EVT812015, EVT812025, BVT808015, BVT808030, BVT812015, BVT812030, EUT808015, EUT808030, EUT812015, EUT812030. Product Usage: The Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 peripheral infusion system is intended for controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature.
Medtronic is conducting a voluntary recall of all former Covidien Trellis 6 and Trellis 8 Peripheral Infusion Systems due to potential for a sterility breach of the outer packaging or pouch material. A breach of the outer pouch may compromise the outside surface sterility of the inner pouch and does not directly affect the sterility of the device components within the inner pouch.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1365-2015 |
| Date reported | April 8, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 8,269 ( 6,786 US, 1,483 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including all states in continental USA, except DE and including DC and PR; and countries: AUSTRIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, BELGIUM, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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