Medtronic recalling devices coated with heparin

First heparin products were recalled. Now devices coated with heparin are on the recall list. Medtronic is initiating a voluntary recall of disposable devices used during cardiopulmonary bypass that feature the Carmeda BioActive surface. Devices covered include pumps, cannulae, tubing packs, blood oxygenators, and reservoirs. Limited lots of Carmeda-coated products were made with the contaminated heparin produced in China. The Minneapolis firm stressed that it has received no adverse reports associated with these products; it is simply recalling them as a precaution.

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