Events

Rappel de Device Recall Covidien Endo GIA

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
    64420
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1063-2013
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-02-11
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2013-04-05
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2014-03-20
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=116106
  • 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
    Endo GIA AutoSuture Universal Loading Unit - Product Code GDW
  • Cause
    Single use loading unit contained two staples loaded in each cartridge pocket and may result in difficulty firing and removing the device from the application site, which may require medical intervention.
  • Action
    Covidien notified customers with an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification on February 11, 2013. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. Accounts were requested to quarantine and discontinue use of the affected devices, and notify Universal Loading Unit 30mm-2.0mm users of this recall. Customers should follow the instructions provided in order to return the affected product. Customers are to complete and return the Product Return Form regardless if they have any affected product or not. For questions regarding the RGA I return process, please contact Covidien Customer Service, M-F, 8 am - 6:30 pm ET at (800) 962-9888, option 1, and then option 2.

Device

Device Recall Covidien Endo GIA
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot Codes: N2F0563LX, N2F0341LX, N2F0725LX, and N2E0605LX.
  • Classification du dispositif
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
  • Description du dispositif
    Covidien Endo GIA AutoSuture Universal Loading Unit, 30mm-2.0mm || Product Code: 030450 || Applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric anti thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
  • 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