Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medtronic Perfusion Systems Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer recall: During the manufacturing, Medtronic personnel identified an assembly issue

Recall published 8 months ago

During the manufacturing, 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

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: During the manufacturing, 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-1473-2026
Published
March 4, 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
939 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UDI-DI: 00763000543693; Lot Number: 0232837110, Additional lots as of 5/22/26: 0231547054 0231591827 0231758880 0231758898 0231758932 0231792414 0231792421 0231912903 0232670901 0232709219 0232709254 0232744928 0232784925 0232784989 0232805458
UPC codes
00763000543693

Products covered by this recall

Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer, disposable tissue stabilization system, Product Number TSMICS1

Check your product

The notice names 5 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.

  • 00763000543693

Lot or batch code

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

  • 0232837110
  • 22
  • 26

Model or item number

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

  • TSMICS1 — UDI-DI

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. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

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?

During the manufacturing, 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, 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 00763000543693; lot code 0232837110, 22, 26; model number TSMICS1 — 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?

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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