Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
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The purpose of this field action is to inform customers of issues related to the directions for use (dfu) provided with the pressure display box and pressure display set. these issues are accuracy in the negative pressure range and length of use. medtronic has become aware that the pressure display box may not always accurately display readings. the negative pressure inaccuracy is relevant in applications involving "high vacuum" settings. these applications would be vacuum assisted venous drainage (vavd) and port access/mini sternotomy procedures. when used for an extended period (>24 hours) the positive pressure display may drift due to air leakage in the system.
“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.