Recall Z-2577-2026
Medtronic Perfusion Systems · initiated May 12, 2026
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer, Model 29400
Codes / lots: UDI-DI: 00763000543679; Serial Numbers: 0231266463 0231468923 0231478249 0231478253 0231478260 0231651627 0231651634 0231651636 0231651637 0231651638 0231651639 0231651641 0231651642
Reason for recall
During the manufacturing process, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue where the tubing was incorrectly positioned. The short tube was attached to the bottom of the canister, and the long tube was attached to the top, contrary to the intended design.
FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action taken
An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated 5/12/26 was sent to customers. Customer Actions: Medtronic requests that you take the following actions: " Review your inventory for lot numbers listed in Attachment A. " If you have unused inventory from the listed lot numbers, immediately quarantine and return the products to Medtronic by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-854-3570, Option 1 then Option 4, and referencing this communication to initiate return and exchange or credit of this unit. Your Medtronic sales representative can assist you in the return of unit as necessary. " Complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form and email to RS.CFQFCA@medtronic.com. This form must be returned even if you do not have the affected product in your possession. " Please share this notification with others in your organization as appropriate. If product listed above has been forwarded to another facility, please notify the facility of this Medtronic Urgent Medical Device Recall. " Please maintain a copy of this communication in your records. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact Medtronic Field Representative.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2577-2026
- Initiated
- May 12, 2026
- Posted by FDA
- June 24, 2026
- Product code
- MWS – Stabilizer, Heart
- Quantity
- 590 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic Perfusion Systems, Brooklyn Park, MN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2575-2026 Class II | Octopus Evolution Tissue Stabilizer, Model TS2000During the manufacturing process, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue where the tubing was… | 05/12/2026Open, Classified |
| Z-2576-2026 Class II | Octopus Evolution AS Tissue Stabilizer, Model TS2500During the manufacturing process, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue where the tubing was… | 05/12/2026Open, Classified |