Events

Rappel de Device Recall Right Long Tactile Probe

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 Navigation, 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
    61173
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1190-2012
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-02-06
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-03-08
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2012-03-26
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107459
  • 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
    Neurological stereotaxic instrument - Product Code HAW
  • Cause
    When subjected to bending, twisting, and malleting, the probe tips break off when used in the sacrum for which they are not indicated for use. these probes are approved for use in the lumbar vertebra.
  • Action
    An Urgent - Product Safety Notice customer letter was sent via FED EX on 2/6/12 and 2/6/12 to direct consignees in the US identifying the affected product and the issue with it. The letter states that Medtronic Navigation is removing the product from clinical use and will provide a sales credit to customers. In the letters to Medtronic field personnel, it states that local sales and service personnel will be identified to remove the affected product from customer sites and return them for scrapping. Customers are to contact a sales representative if they have any questions regarding the letter.

Device

Device Recall Right Long Tactile Probe
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Part Number 962011S: Lot Numbers 090106, 071219
  • Classification du dispositif
    Neurological Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- US and Republic of South Korea.
  • Description du dispositif
    Right Long Tactile Probe, Part #962011S, Medtronic Navigation, Louisville, CO 80027. || Trackable handheld instruments used in spine surgeries for preparation of the pedicle. These instruments are used in conjunction with the Medtronic Navigation StealthStation platform and various software applications.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc., 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville CO 80027-9710
  • 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