Medtronic 2T10R1 Intersept Custom Tubing Pack. Pack 2T10R1 consists of two PVC lines; one of them is 132 inch in length and is capped. The second line is 102 inch in length and has a one way vacuum relief valve assembled in one end. Tubing is used in the vent roller heads of the heart lung machine. This tubing is connected to the cannula in the patient in order to divert blood to the circuit when the patient is on bypass.
“If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.