Events

Rappel de Device Recall autosuture

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 LP.

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
    57576
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1009-2011
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2010-12-15
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2011-02-01
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2013-01-10
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=96678
  • 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
    Mesh, surgical, polymeric - Product Code FTL
  • Cause
    Sterility compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
  • Action
    Covidien notified customers via letter dated November 15, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine inventory and return the affected lot to Field Returns Department, 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-8091.

Device

Device Recall autosuture
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot Number: A0K0490 Exp Date: 2015-10
  • Classification du dispositif
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, and WI and the countries of Canada and Italy
  • Description du dispositif
    AutoSuture SURGIPRO Polyproylene Mesh Clear 3" x 5" Sterile || REF SPM 35 || Surgipro Flat Sheet mesh is a non-absorbable, polypropylene surgical mesh exhibiting high burst strength and tensile strength. Surgipro comes in multiple designs, including multi-filament and open weave. All designs are knitted in such a fashion as to provide bi-directional elasticity, while allowing the mesh to be cut to any shape without unraveling. || Mesh is intended to assist in the repair and/or reinforcement of hernia and other fascial defects requiring the additional support of a non-absorbable mesh during and after wound healing.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LP

Manufacturer

Covidien LP
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Covidien LP, 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