Rappel de Covidien MediTrace Cadence Adult Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrode

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
    64868
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1184-2013
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-04-08
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2013-04-29
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2015-11-19
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
  • 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
    Pacemaker, cardiac, external transcutaneous (non-invasive) - Product Code DRO
  • Cause
    Defibrillation electrodes may arc/spark result in thermal damage to the leadwire, which could render the device incapable of delivering the appropriate energy or shock to the patient.
  • Action
    Covidien sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 8, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and requests that customers immediately stop using and segregate any affected product from inventory. Questions:Call 1-800-962-9888 option 8, then extension 2500.

Device

  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot Numbers: 226543X, 230054X , 230814X, 232182X, 232805X, 234245X, 304667X,  301844X, 300446X, 305320X
  • Classification du dispositif
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Singapore, and South Africa.
  • Description du dispositif
    Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrode || Product ID: 22550R. || Intended for use in cardioversion, pacing, ECG monitoring, and defibrillation procedures.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Adresse du fabricant
    Covidien LLC, 15 Hampshire Street, Mansfield MA 02048-1113
  • 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
    USFDA