Product Name: Model 7305- Mosaic Aortic Obturator The Mosaic Aortic Obturators are used with the Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprostheses.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued February 3, 2014).
- Recall Initiated
- January 9, 2014
- Posted
- February 3, 2014
- Terminated
- May 30, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-0908-2014
- Quantity
- 8276 units
- Firm Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Medtronic, Inc. initiated a recall of Medtronic Mosaic Aortic Obturator Model 7305 used with the Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprosthesis, Model Number 305, because of higher-than-expected transvalvular gradients occurring post implant.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide)
Lot / Code Info
Model 7305. Lot/Serial Numbers: The catalog numbers for the Obturator/Sizer are 7305C, 7305UX, and 7305OD. Scope of this notification includes all Mosaic Obturators/Sizers, used with Mosaic Porcine Aortic Bioprosthesis implants.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Medtronic sent an Customer Notification letter dated January 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. Medtronic recommends surgeons continue to remain diligent in selecting the appropriate size of Mosaic Aortic Bioprosthesis. Adoption of the updated Mosaic Aortic Bioprosthesis sizing chart (iEOA chart) and Mosaic Obturators/Sizers will facilitate optimal aortic valve size selection. Your Medtronic Field Representative will be contacting you about receiving a new Mosaic Aortic Obturator/Sizer set and sizing chart. If you would prefer to order the new Mosaic Aortic Obturator/Sizer set directly through Medtronic Customer Service, contact them at 1-800-848-9300. Medtronic will notify all applicable regulatory agencies, as required, about this matter. Please share this notification with others in your organization as appropriate. We appreciate your review of this notification and apologize for the inconvenience that it may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your Medtronic Field Representative or Lifeline Technical Services at 1-877-526-7890.