Rappel de Valleylab FT10 energy platform Item Code: VLFT10GEN

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

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-2018-RN-00094-1
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class II
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2018-02-02
  • Pays de l'événement
  • Source de l'événement
    DHTGA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
  • 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
    Medtronic has been made aware that the power supply for the device fails when exposed to voltage spikes. medtronic has developed a new power supply that will withstand the voltage irregularities experienced in the australian market.
  • Action
    Medtronic will contact customers to arrange a service technician to install a new power supply in affected devices. In the interim, users should ensure the device is attached to a wall outlet and the wall switch is in the 'ON' position at all times until the unit has been upgraded.

Device

  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Valleylab FT10 energy platform Item Code: VLFT10GEN ARTG: 178604 (Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd - Electrosurgical system generator, general-purpose)
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • 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
    DHTGA