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Medtronic Surgical Membrane Oxygenator. || Mis-printed Label: Medtronic 1-4500-2A, Recommended maximum blood flow range 5.0 - 8.5 L/min, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide, REF 61399402655, Manufacturer: Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604. || Surgical Membrane Oxygenators are intended to be used in an extracorporeal perfusion circuit to oxygenate and remove carbon dioxide from the blood during routine cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Additionally, the Integral Membrane Oxygenators are intended to cool and warm the blood by means of the integral heat exchange.
“If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.