Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Medtronic Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filter Recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Due to Medtronic is recalling 148 Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters...

Date: June 14, 2013
Company: Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
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. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management directly.

Affected Products

Medtronic Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filter, model number S4014, sterilized using ethylene oxide. Recall Update 9/6/13: Medtronic, Red cross Infant Pack 1/B, South-Africa, REF M272403C, Sterile EO. The Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters are single-use, sterile, nonpyrogenic devices designed to filter microemboli greater than the specified micron size from the circuit for periods up to 6 hours during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are available both in an uncoated and a Carmeda coated option. The Carmeda coating is a BioActive surface that is non-leaching and provides a thromboresistant blood contact surface.

Quantity: 153 devices.

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic is recalling 148 Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters from 2 manufacturing lots because a limited quantity of filters may have a small breach in the filter media that may allow unwanted particulate or gaseous emboli to pass through the filter and the outlet of the device, which could result in serious injury to a pediatric patient including neurological damage, or potential patient death.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: IL, MS

Affected (2 states)Not affected

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