United StatesThe Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer, a disposable tissue stabilization system (Product Number TSMICS1; UDI‑DI 00763000543693; Lot 0232837110 and additional lots listed), is being recalled. Medtronic found a manufacturing assembly error in which 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.
What's being recalled
Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer, disposable tissue stabilization system, Product Number TSMICS1
Recalling firm: Medtronic Perfusion Systems, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States.
How to identify it
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
The hazard
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.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide. Global Distribution.
The official notice
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