“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 Strata II Shunt Assembly Kit, Small, Catalog No. 27848. || Strata II Shunt Assemblies are designed to provide continued cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow from the ventricles of the brain into the right atrium of the heart of the peritoneal cavity.