NautilusTM Smart ECMO Module with Balance Biosurface-used in extracorporeal life support procedures to oxygenate blood, remove carbon dioxide and regulate blood temperature. Product Number: 48135, 48135E
FDA Recall Z-1310-2024 · Posted 2024-03-19
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Recalling FirmMc3 Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeBYS
Date Initiated2023-10-11
Product Quantity188 units
Reason for Recall
May have increased water path restriction within the heat exchanger, leading to degraded heat exchange performance during use. The reduction of water flow and reduced heat exchange performance may be experienced immediately upon priming or may worsen over the duration of use. The potential harm as stated in the IFU includes hypothermia due to inadequate heat transfer
Firm Action
Medtronic (MC3's global distributor)issued issued Urgent Customer Notification letter to end-users on 11/26/24. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
" During the priming procedure, users may check water flow through the oxygenator water path prior to use.
" Patient core body temperature must be monitored routinely during ECMO.
Customer Actions:
Medtronic records indicate that your facility has received at least one of the impacted serial numbers. As a
result, Medtronic requests that you take the following actions:
" Complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form, acknowledging that you have received this
information, and email to [email protected]
" This notice must be passed on to all who need to be aware within your organization or to any
organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to patient safety and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic Field Representative
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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