“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, MyCareLink Patient Monitor, Model 24950, Rx Only. || The MyCareLink Monitor, Model 24950, is a remote monitoring system that interrogates implanted devices and transmits the data to the Care Link Network for viewing by the physician.
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Description du dispositif
MyCareLink Patient Monitors. || It is intended for used with a compatible Medtronic patient implanted heart device. The monitor is an external electronic device that interfaces with Medtronic implanted heart devices and a telecommunications connection to transmit stored implanted heart device data to the physician or clinician.