Events

Rappel de Device Recall Activa Dystonia Therapy Kit

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 Medtronic Neuromodulation.

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
    64439
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 1
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1191-2013
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-02-08
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2013-05-01
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2014-05-22
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=117824
  • 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
    implanted subcortical electrical Stimulator (motor disorders) - Product Code MRU
  • Cause
    There is a potential for lead damage due to the use of the lead cap provided in dbs and dystonia kits. medtronic has received reports of dbs leads being damaged at the connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used. the connector end of the lead is the end of the lead connected to the lead extension. tightening or loosening of the setscrew may twist the setscrew connector block and may damag.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to follow the modified instructions if the lead cap is used during the implant procedure. For questions call Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services 1-800-707-0933. UPDATE: Medtronic mailed an Urgent: Medical Device Removal notification to customers on June 07, 2013, who may have unused DBS lead kits that were manufactured prior to the process change to correct the issue. On June 10, 2013 Medtronic representatives began visiting the identified accounts to facilitate removal of any unused product. The Medtronic Rep documented the hospital visits on an Account Specific Customer Confirmation Form and left a copy with the Hospital.

Device

Device Recall Activa Dystonia Therapy Kit
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    all product is affected as the lead kits are not being removed from the market. Medtronic is providing Additional Instructions for Capping the Lead and Removing the Lead Cap.
  • Classification du dispositif
    Neurological Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    HDE
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam.
  • Description du dispositif
    Medtronic DBS Therapy for Dystonia Kit, models 3317, 3319, 3337 and 3339. Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. || Product Usage: || Dystonia Therapy Kit is indicated for unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) to aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia, including generalized and/or segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis).
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
  • 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