Medtronic’s Perfusion System Recall Is Fifth Class I In 2 Months
Executive Summary
The Bio-Console 560 extracorporeal blood pumping console is being recalled over reports it could lose power during bypass surgery, which could lead to organ or neural dysfunction, blood clots, or even death.
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