Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Affinity Fusion" Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter Recalled by Medtronic Inc Due to Medtronic is initiating a voluntary product recall for...

Date: November 16, 2016
Company: Medtronic Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Inc directly.

Affected Products

Affinity Fusion" Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter, Affinity Fusion cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir, Perfusion Tubing Packs The Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter with or without the Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance¿1 Biosurface is intended for use in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit to oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide from the blood and to cool or warm the blood during routine cardiopulmonary bypass procedures up to 6 hours in duration.

Quantity: 5609 (663 US; 4946 OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic is initiating a voluntary product recall for specific lot numbers of the Affinity Fusion¿ Oxygenators with Balance¿1 Biosurface. These are distributed as stand-alone devices, or as a combination unit with the Affinity Fusion Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir, or as part of tubing packs. Medtronic has identified an out-of-specification condition exhibiting additional plastic (flash) in the arterial sampling port adjacent to the arterial outlet port of the oxygenator.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Inc

Medtronic Inc has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report