Medtronic Affinity Pixie Oxygenator (Medtronic) – Bacterial Endotoxin Risk (2021)
Elevated bacterial endotoxin levels may cause acute inflammatory response in patients.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Medtronic Affinity Pixie BP241 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 W/CVR NI BB STERILE). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed before mixing with the venous blood, which is filtered. The primary blood-contacting surfaces of the CVR are coated with B
Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Description: OXYGENATOR BBP241 W/CVR NI BB STERILE. Model Number: BBP241. GTIN: 20613994617303. Lot Number: 13340434.
Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling Medtronic Affinity Pixie BP241 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance due to Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may deve. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Products being recalled due to potentially elevated level of bacterial endotoxin. Patients exposed to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins may develop an acute inflammatory response.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A written Medical Device Correction letter will be mailed via UPS 2-day delivery to consignees who have received affected product according to Medtronic records. Consignees will be asked to complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form and email to rs.cfqfca@medtronic.com. Consignees will also be asked to return all unused affected product in your inventory to Medtronic. Contact Medtronic Customer Service at800-854-3570 to initiate a product return.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026