Another Heparin related Recall, Medtronic, Inc. Recalls Heparin-Coated Products Used During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Recallr is reporting another heparin related recall. The company is Medtronic INC and the products are those which featuring the Carmeda BioActive surface. The affected devices are disposable products used during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for heart surgeries. Affected products include blood oxygenators, reservoirs, pumps, cannulae, and tubing packs. This action is being taken subsequent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's April 8, 2008 recommendation to device manufacturers that heparin supplies be checked with newly-developed tests, and that affected products be evaluated for possible field corrective action.
Recallr: Medtronic, Inc. Recalls Heparin-Coated Products Used During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Tags: FDA Recall, heparin recalls, Medtronic Recall, Heparin-Coated Products Recall, Carmeda BioActive surface Recall, blood oxygenators, reservoirs, pumps, cannulae, tubing packs