Events

Rappel de Device Recall 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 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
    60901
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0995-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-01-12
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-02-13
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2016-08-24
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106744
  • 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
    Staple, implantable - Product Code GDW
  • Cause
    Duet trs straight and articulating single use (sulu)loading staplers used in thoracic surgery may result in serious injury or death.
  • Action
    Covidien issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated January 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use of the device in thoracic surgery, Immediately advise all surgeons/surgery personnel of this recall and return products intended for thoracic use to Covidien by contacting Customer Service at SDFeedback@Covidien.com or 1-800-722-8772, option 1, to obtain a Return Goods Authorization prior to returning the affected units. Customers were advised to complete the Recall product return form in its entirety and return it with the returned units. For questions contact your Covidien representative or Quality Assurance at 203-492-5232.

Device

Device Recall Covidien
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    All lots
  • Classification du dispositif
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: ¿esk¿ republika, ASSAGAY, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria Cairo,Egypt, Canada, Canary Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Nederland, Nelspruit, New Redruth, New Zealand, Norway, Nouvelle Caledonie, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russia, Romania, Rustenburg, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Uae, Uae - Dubai, Umhlanga Rocks, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Wales.
  • Description du dispositif
    DUET TRS 60 4.8MM ARTICULATING SULU || Product Code: DUET6048A || Product Usage: || The ENDO GIA UNIVERSAL Staplers with Duet TRS SULUs have applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures. When used with the ENDO GIA Universal and Ultra Staplers, the Duet TRS Reloads with Biosyn tissue reinforcement place two, triple-staggered rows titanium staples while simultaneously dividing the tissue and anchoring the preloaded Biosyn reinforcement material. The preloaded reinforcement material Is fully detached from the SULU upon complete firing of the length of the cartridge. The Duet TRS reinforcement material (Biosyn) Is a synthetic absorbable film prepared from synthetic polyester composed of glycolide, dioxanone, and trimethylene carbonate.
  • 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