Worldwide Distribution to Japan only. CareLink Clinical is for clinical trials only (US and International)
Description du dispositif
CareLink Pro || Medtronic CareLink Pro MMT-7335 is a personal computer software application designed to enhance Health Care Provider management of diabetic patients using Medtronic insulin pumps and blood glucose meters. MMT-7335 is intended for use by Health Care Providers/Physicians as a therapy management accessory to: || - read and store history and settings data supported insulin pump models and supported blood glucose meters || - read and report user-programmable settings on supported pump models || - read device data from the CareLink Online system || - write new device data to the CareLink system || - generate reports from the patient records for use in managing the patient's therapy. || CareLink Clinical || Medtronic CareLink MMT-7334 is a network based software system residing on a computer server platform connected to the Internet. The system is designed to upload patient data from Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps and supported third-party blood glucose meters to the MMT-7334 central database via a client PC (Personal Computer), which connects to supported devices. The data contained in MMT-7334 is accessible to users using a standard browser, i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer, on a PC that is connected to the Internet. The user may view and print various reports generated from the device data uploaded to MMT-7334, plus additional information provided by the user. The product does not provide any medical advice to patients or physicians. This is currently only intended to be used in Clinical Trials. || Both products are CD ROMs.
“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.