Rappel de Hancock Apical Left Ventricular Connector (LV Connector)

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 Cardiovascular Surgery-the Heart Valve Division.

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
    69089
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-2623-2014
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2014-08-15
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2014-09-11
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2014-11-06
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
  • 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
    replacement Heart-valve - Product Code DYE
  • Cause
    Medtronic has decided to discontinue production and distribution of this low-volume product.
  • Action
    An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated August, 2014, was sent to customers on 8/15/14 for specific serial numbers of Hancock Apical Left Ventricle Connector, model H174Axx, devices. This recall is the result of a decision by Medtronic to discontinue sales of this low volume product, in lieu of fulfilling new regulatory requirements to maintain its distribution in the United States. Customers are instructed to quarantine and return all listed product in their inventory to Medtronic and contact customer service at (800) 854-3570. Customers are instructed to complete the attached customer confirmation certificate and e-mail it to RS.CFQFCA@Medtronic.com or fax to Medtronic at (651) 367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality.

Device

  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Serial Numbers: B146341, B146350
  • Classification du dispositif
  • Classe de dispositif
    3
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Distributed in the states of MD and TX.
  • Description du dispositif
    Hancock Apical Left Ventricle Connector, Model No. H174Axx, Catalog No. 0174ACP012. || Used use in conjunction with Hancock Conduit Model 105 to provide an alternate method for relief of left ventricular hypertension.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic Cardiovascular Surgery-the Heart Valve Division, 1851 E Deere Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705-5720
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
  • 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