| Date Initiated by Firm | January 13, 2026 |
| Date Posted | February 26, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1473-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98354 |
| Product Classification |
Stabilizer, heart - Product Code MWS
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| Product | Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer, disposable tissue stabilization system, Product Number TSMICS1 |
| Code Information |
UDI-DI: 00763000543693;
Lot Number: 0232837110 |
| FEI Number |
1000116158
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medtronic Perfusion Systems 7611 Northland Dr N Brooklyn Park MN 55428-1088
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| For Additional Information Contact | Medtronic Customer Service 800-854-3570 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | During the manufacturing, 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 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | An URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated January 2026 was hand delivered to customers.
Actions:
Medtronic requests that you take the following actions:
" Review your inventory for listed lot number.
" If you have inventory from the listed lot number immediately quarantine and return it 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 maintain a copy of this communication in your records.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic Field Representative. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 2 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL and IN. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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