Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medtronic Perfusion Systems Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer, Model 29400 recall: During the manufacturing process, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly

Recall published 4 months ago

During the manufacturing process, 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.

The hazard: Device safety concern

The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

What the notice says: During the manufacturing process, 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.

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-2577-2026
Published
July 1, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
590 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UDI-DI: 00763000543679; Serial Numbers: 0231266463 0231468923 0231478249 0231478253 0231478260 0231651627 0231651634 0231651636 0231651637 0231651638 0231651639 0231651641 0231651642
UPC codes
00763000543679

Products covered by this recall

Octopus 4 Tissue Stabilizer, Model 29400

Check your product

The notice names 3 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.

  • 00763000543679

Model or item number

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

  • 29400 — UDI-DI

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • 0231266463 0231468923 0231478249 02314782

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 — The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

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?

During the manufacturing process, 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. During the manufacturing process, 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00763000543679; model number 29400 — UDI-DI. 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?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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