Events

Rappel de Device Recall Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor

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
    76062
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1125-2017
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2016-12-16
  • Statut de l'événement
    Open, Classified
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=152087
  • 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
    Oximeter - Product Code DQA
  • Cause
    Labeling error: the label indicates the product is latex free, but the headband component included with the forehead sensor does contain latex.
  • Action
    Medtronic initiated on December 16, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter instructed customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien)  195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473 Attn: Field Returns Department. Complete a Recalled Product Return Form (Attachment A, included with letter) and submit it to customer service so a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA#) can be issued. Questions contact Medtronic representative or customer service at 800-882-5878.

Device

Device Recall Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot Numbers: 161510095H, 161620089H, 161690203H, 161760132H, 161900091H,161970090H, 162040107H, 162110103H, 162320191H, 162390212H
  • Classification du dispositif
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide. Foreign: Belgium Germany France Netherlands
  • Description du dispositif
    Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor || Item Code: RS10; || The Covidien Nellcor¿ Forehead SpO2Sensor, model RS10, is indicated for use when continuous non-invasive arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate monitoring are required for patients weighing more than 40 kg.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Covidien LLC, 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