Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medtronic HR-ACT , REF 402-03 recall: Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external

Recall published 11 months ago

Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0539-2026
Published
November 26, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
3850 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UDI/DI 20763000433844, Lot Number 232135734
UPC codes
20763000433844

Products covered by this recall

Medtronic HR-ACT (High Range Activated Clotting Time Cartridges), REF 402-03

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 20763000433844

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 232135734 — 3850 units

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 402-03 — UDI
  • DI 20763000433844

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Medtronic Perfusion Systems — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  3. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  4. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Medtronic Perfusion Systems — 7611 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428-1088

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Medtronic Perfusion Systems medical devices recalled?

Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges. Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 20763000433844; lot code 232135734 — 3850 units; model number 402-03 — UDI, DI 20763000433844. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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