Medtronic Enterra Therapy, Gastric Electrical Stimulation System, consisting of model 3116 Enterra Therapy Neurostimulator and model 4351 Unipolar Intramuscular Lead. Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA. || The Neurostimulator (implantable neurostimulator or INS) is a multiprogrammable device designed to deliver therapy through gastric electrical stimulation when connected to a lead system. Humanitarian Device: Authorized by Federal Law for use in treatment of chronic intractable (drug refractory) nausea and vomiting secondary to gastroparesis of diabetic or idiopathic etiology.
“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.