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Rappel de Device Recall GammaMed Plastic Needle with Mandrin

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 Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems.

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
    59401
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-2992-2011
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2011-07-13
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2011-08-10
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2012-06-20
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=102636
  • 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
    System, applicator, radionuclide, remote-controlled - Product Code JAQ
  • Cause
    Needle tip may separate from the needle shaft such that the tip may detach in the patient upon withdrawal.
  • Action
    Varian sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction/Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter dated July 13, 2011 to all possibly affected customers. This notification supplements and modifies the previous "Customer Technical Bulletins" originally sent in September 2008. The initial Customer Technical Bulletins informed customers of the possibility that needle tips cans crack and separate. It also reminded users that the product has a limited life and to check needles prior to use as per instructions. Current correction notice letter instruct customers to stop using any plastic needles in inventory with lot numbers C01 to D01 and those with lot numbers starting with H or I. The letter also request that the recalled products be returned to Varian BrachyTherapy for replacement. The letters include information as to where the lot number is located on the device. All appropriate personnel should be notified of the correction notice. Contact information is provided for all geographical areas. USA contact for questions or concerns is 1-800-360-7909.

Device

Device Recall GammaMed Plastic Needle with Mandrin
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Part numbers GM11007570;  All lots C01 to D01 and lots H and I
  • Classification du dispositif
    Radiology Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Japan, Kazahastan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates Uruguay, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
  • Description du dispositif
    GammaMed Plastic Needle with Mandrin; 2.0mm diameter, length 200 mm. || Remote controlled radionuclide applicator system. || Varian Medical Systems, Inc. || Mfg by Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbH, Haan, Germany || Product Usage: The Interstitial Plastic Needles with 2 mm diameter are designed for interstitial treatments in areas such as head and neck, gynecology, breast or prostate. In order to avoid bending and to facilitate the introduction of the needles each needle is supplied with a Mandrin
  • Manufacturer
    Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

Manufacturer

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems, 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto CA 94304-1028
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Varian Medical Systems Inc
  • Source
    USFDA