Medtronic DLP Arterial Cannulae Recall
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Health Canada recalls DLP Select 3D Arterial Cannula and DLP Elongated One Piece Arterial Cannulae due to pinhole leaks reported in April 2026.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Beginning in April 2026, complaints were received regarding pinhole leaks in the wire-wound body of 22 Fr EOPA™ elongated one piece arterial cannulae and EOPA 3D™ arterial cannulae used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Which Products Are Affected
- DLP Select 3D Arterial Cannula, lot 0232612916, model 78222
- DLP Select 3D Arterial Cannula, lot 0232602300, model 78222
- DLP Select 3D Arterial Cannula, lot 0232745036, model 78322
- DLP Elongated One Piece Arterial Cannulae, models 77722, 77422, 77522, 77622 (more than 10 lot numbers each; contact manufacturer)
Affected products are manufactured by Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
What You Should Do
Contact the manufacturer for additional information on affected lots.
Why This Matters
Pinhole leaks in arterial cannulae used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures may affect device performance.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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