Events

Rappel de Device Recall KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device

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 Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc.

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
    77352
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-2247-2017
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2017-05-17
  • 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=155810
  • 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
    Injector, vertebroplasty (does not contain cement) - Product Code OAR
  • Cause
    The directional arrow at the proximal end of the instrument may not correctly align with the cutout opening on the distal end of the instrument. using affected bone void filler may result in the injected cement being placed in a direction unintended by the surgeon.
  • Action
    Medtronic distributed a voluntary removal notice (Attachment I) via FedEx courier service to impacted U.S. consignees on 17 May 2017. Communications to impacted consignees outside the United States are currently ongoing per each geographies local procedures. The consignees were directed to do the following: 1.) Please locate and remove the impacted product from normal storage locations. Do not use this product. 2.) Complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form and return via fax to 763-367-8134, or via e-mail to rs.sdmriskmgt@medtronic.com. 3.) As applicable, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative to coordinate the return and replacement of affected product.

Device

Device Recall KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    All Lots
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    1
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    worldwide
  • Description du dispositif
    KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device, Size: 3, REF F04C, Rx Only, STERILE R.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Manufacturer

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc, 1800 Pyramid Pl, Memphis TN 38132-1703
  • 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