Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, GA, IA, IL, KY, MA, NC, NE, SC, TN, VA
Description du dispositif
Everflex Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent with Entrust Delivery System || Intended to improve luminal diameter in the treatment of symptomatic de-novo or restenotic lesions up to 140 mm in length in the native Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) and/or proximal popliteal arteries with reference vessel diameters ranging from 4.5 - 7.5 mm.
“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.