Events

Rappel de PillCam Express Delivery Device (Indicated for the transendoscopic delivery of the PillCam SB video capsule in patients who are unable to ingest the PillCam capsule or are known to have slow gastric emptying time)

Selon Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à Australia qui a été fabriqué par Given Imaging Pty Limited.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    RC-2012-RN-01008-1
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class I
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-09-28
  • Pays de l'événement
    Australia
  • Source de l'événement
    DHTGA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2012-RN-01008-1
  • Notes / Alertes
    Australian data is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Australia.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
  • Cause
    Given imaging has received reports of failures of the pillcam during normal use and when the product was used in a manner that was not supported by its design specifications and tolerance's.
  • Action
    Given Imaging is recalling all affected devices and ceasing supply. There are alternative products available for customers.

Device

PillCam Express Delivery Device (Indicated for the transendoscopic delivery of the PillCam SB vid...
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    PillCam Express Delivery Device (Indicated for the transendoscopic delivery of the PillCam SB video capsule in patients who are unable to ingest the PillCam capsule or are known to have slow gastric emptying time)Part Numbers: FGS-0366 & FGS-0367Batch Numbers: 15720 to 18568Supplied between August 2010 and July 2012ARTG Number: 174813
  • Manufacturer
    Given Imaging Pty Limited

Manufacturer

Given Imaging Pty Limited
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 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
    DHTGA