Events

Rappel de Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit w/VenaTrac Stylet

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.

En savoir plus sur les données ici
  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    70985
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1868-2015
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2015-04-23
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2015-07-01
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2017-07-26
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135956
  • 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
    Catheter, hemodialysis, implanted - Product Code MSD
  • Cause
    Catheters may not meet antimicrobial specification.
  • Action
    Medtronic (Covidien) issued recalll letter dated April 24, 2015, via FedEx overnight delivery to all affected customers. Customers were requested to quarantine and discontinue use of the affected devices. Customers were instructed to complete A Recalled Product Return Form for product returns. Customer Service will respond with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and shipping documents Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Medtronic Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 8am  6:30pm ET, at (800)-882-5878. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-5000.

Device

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit w/VenaTrac Stylet
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Item codes identified with an expiry date of February 2018 and earlier
  • Classification du dispositif
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong, Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Thailand, UAE, and United Kingdom.
  • Description du dispositif
    Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter Kit w/VenaTrac Stylet 14.5 Fr x 33cmItem Code: 8888145065CP
  • 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