Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 3, 2019
Fifteen affected devices were distributed worldwide, which were mislabeled with an incorrect size. In all cases, the actual surgical heart valves are larger than what was indicate…
Medtronic Inc recalled Mosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C31 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioni… - a moderate-severity action.
Mosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C31 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioni… was recalled by Medtronic Inc in July 3, 2019. Reason: Fifteen affected devices were distributed worldwide, which were mislabeled with an incorrect size. In all cas…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1881-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Fifteen affected devices were distributed worldwide, which were mislabeled with an incorrect size. In all cas….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1881-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1881-2019) was formally reported on July 3, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 21, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Minneapolis, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 1 unit.
The documented reason for this recall is: Fifteen affected devices were distributed worldwide, which were mislabeled with an incorrect size. In all cases, the actual surgical heart valves are larger than what was indicated on the boxes and jar labels. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of TN, NY, NJ, and countries of France, Italy, Libya, Poland, Spain.. 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
1 unit
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Mosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C31 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic and/or mitral valves.
Fifteen affected devices were distributed worldwide, which were mislabeled with an incorrect size. In all cases, the actual surgical heart valves are larger than what was indicated on the boxes and jar labels.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1881-2019 |
| Date reported | July 3, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Inc |
| Firm location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Affected scope | 1 unit |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of TN, NY, NJ, and countries of France, Italy, Libya, Poland, Spain. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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