Events

Rappel de Covidien

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Covidien LLC.

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
    71893
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-2537-2015
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2015-08-06
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2015-09-01
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2017-06-29
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=139441
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Saline, vascular access flush - Product Code NGT
  • Cause
    Sterility may be compromised.
  • Action
    Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter August 7, 2015 to affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to quarantine, discontinue use and return the affected product as instructed in the letter. For questions contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800)-882-5878

Device

Covidien
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot Numbers: 1504700147, 1507600096
  • Classification du dispositif
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution
  • Description du dispositif
    MAHURKAR 12Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20cm, Straight Extensions, PASS Tray || Item Code: 8888104003HP || Product Usage: || Sterile Delivery are indicated for use in flushing compatible intravenous administration sets and indwelling intravascular access devices.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Covidien LLC, 60 Middletown Ave, North Haven CT 06473-3908
  • 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
    USFDA