Device Recall Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator

  • Modèle / numéro de série
    lowest serial number is GN001141; the highest is GN001704 (non-consecutive)
  • Classification du dispositif
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including CA, MO, PA, NJ, NY, OH, VA, TX, NC, DE, KS, TN, LA, IL, MI, SC, WI, and FL.
  • Description du dispositif
    Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator; Product Catalog Number: 10-1357 (Generator assembly), 40-404-1(as shipped, including accessories) || The Aquamantys3 System combines radio frequency (RF) energy and saline to reduce blood loss during and after surgical procedures. This patented Transcollation technology has been shown to reduce transfusion rates and may also reduce the need for other blood management procedures.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Fabricant

  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC, 180 International Dr, Portsmouth NH 03801-6837
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “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.
  • Source
    USFDA