CLASS II Device recall · Reported 16 Dec 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Evolut (TM) PRO System recalled by Medtronic Heart Valves
Medtronic Heart Valves Division is recalling Evolut (TM) PRO System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0560-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86681
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic Heart Valves Division, Santa Ana, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Oct 2020
- FDA classified
- 10 Dec 2020
- Reported
- 16 Dec 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 23 Oct 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 16 Dec 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).
Product as listed by the FDA
Evolut (TM) PRO System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTPRO-23, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L AUS; b. EVOLUTPRO-23-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23-US PRO BLNK US; c. EVOLUTPRO-26, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L AUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA; d. EVOLUTPRO-26-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-26-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-26-US PRO BLNK US; e. EVOLUTPRO-29, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L AUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA; f. EVOLUTPRO-29-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-29-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-29-US PRO BLNK US g. , Labeled as:
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution and the countries of Panama, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Colombia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Argentina, Japan, Poland, Russian Federation, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Norway, Egypt, Saudi Arabia.
Questions about this recall
Is Evolut (TM) PRO System recalled?
Yes. Medtronic Heart Valves Division recalled Evolut (TM) PRO System on 23 Oct 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0560-2021.
Why was it recalled?
Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).
Which lots are affected?
All GTINs and associated serial numbers (refer to Attachment A-Product List as of 22-Oct-2020).
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution and the countries of Panama, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Colombia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Argentina, Japan, Poland, Russian Federation, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Norway, Egypt, Saudi Arabia.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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