“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.
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Description du dispositif
Medtronic Orthopedic Dovetail Clamp, REF 9730289, Medtronic Navigation, Louisville, CO 80027. || In combination with a tera-tracker reference frame, is used by an Orthopedic surgeon to navigate the location of an acetabular cup positioner/impactor during hip replacement surgery.