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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Medtronic has become aware that the specific lots of suction instruments are not able to pass instrument verification. instrument verification is a step in the software which is performed prior to the use of each instrument. this verification step confirms device tracking functionality and prevents use of the device if a passing verification is not achieved. the impacted devices were made with a particular stainless steel stock material that exhibits magnetic characteristics (magnetic permeability) causing interference with electromagnetic (em) tracking capability of the stealthstation. if this issue presents during surgery it may result in surgery being extended to troubleshoot the issue discontinuation of navigation or aborting surgery if alternative instruments are not available to proceed. there have been no reports of patient injury.
“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.