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Rappel de HeartWare Ventricular Assist System

Selon New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à New Zealand qui a été fabriqué par HeartWare International Inc.

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
    16660
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2014-05-08
  • Pays de l'événement
    New Zealand
  • Source de l'événement
    NZMMDSA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://medsafe.govt.nz/hot/Recalls/RecallSearch.asp
  • Notes / Alertes
    Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Recalling Organisation: Auckland District Health Board (Health Alliance), CDC Dept Level 4 Health Alliance Building, Auckland City Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland
  • Cause
    Heartware has identified an increase in the battery related complaint rate. the four most common complaint categories for battery complaints (as described by the user) represent approximately 80% of the battery complaints received: premature power switch, abnormal discharge, battery not charging, and power related alarms.
  • Action
    Instructions for use to be updated

Device

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System

Manufacturer

HeartWare International Inc
  • 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
    NZMMDSA