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 Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Non-Vented Recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Due to Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select...

Date: January 30, 2014
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 Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Non-Vented, Carmeda Coated, model CB78722 (22 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The Select 3D Arterial Cannulae has clear flexible, thin wall wire-wound PVC bodies with angled, beveled tips. The proximal end of the cannula includes a 3/8" (0.95 cm) vented or non-vented connector with a peel cap. The vented connector allows air to be vented from the cannula before connection to the perfusion line. The Select 3D Arterial Cannula tip has three integrated flutes which help diffuse and disperse blood flow. The cannula body features a tip orientation line indicating direction of the cannula tip during cannulation. Overall cannula length is 11.5" (29.2 cm). These cannulae are intended for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during short term (6 hours or less) cardiopulmonary bypass.

Quantity: 19483 total (7669 US, 11814 OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic is recalling all models of its Select 3D and Select CAP Arterial Cannula product families due to reports of the cannula body splitting near the suture collar.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

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