Medtronic Perfusion Systems Medtronic Blood Collection Reservoir, 40 micron,Catalog/Model # EL240, Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5804 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Medtronic Blood Collection Reservoir, 40 micron,Catalog/Model # EL240, Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432-5804
Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers 8763774, 8763791 and 8763782 (Model Number EL240)
Products Sold
Lot Numbers 8763774, 8763791 and 8763782 (Model Number EL240)
Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling Medtronic Blood Collection Reservoir, 40 micron,Catalog/Model # EL240, Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, due to Unnaproved Component Resin: Affinity NT Integrated CVR Membrane Oxygenators and EL 240 Autotransfusion Blood Collection Reservoirs contain components. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Unnaproved Component Resin: Affinity NT Integrated CVR Membrane Oxygenators and EL 240 Autotransfusion Blood Collection Reservoirs contain components made from an unapproved resin
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Medtronic sales force was notified and initiated calls with cutomers on 10/1/07. Additionally, certified Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 10/5/2007, were sent to the 32 customers. The letter explained the situaiton and requested that the impacted product be returned for replacement or credit. Medtronic is assessing patient use risks and will report those when determined. Standard post-surgical monitoring is advised at the present by Medtronic .
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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