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Bravo pH capsule delivery devices for Bravo pH Monitoring System 의 안전성 경고

Department of Health에 따르면, 해당 안전성 경고 는 Hong Kong 에서 Medtronic 에 의해 제조된 제품과 관련되어 있습니다.

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안전성 경고는 의료기기 제품과 관련된 중요한 정보와 권고사항을 담고 있습니다. 물론 안전성 경고가 배포되었다고 해서 해당 제품이 무조건 안전하지 않은 제품이라는 것은 아닙니다. 보건의료업계 종사자와 의료기기 사용자들에게 배포되는 안전성 경고에는 회수(recall)도 포함될 수 있습니다. 제조사가 안전성 경고를 작성하기도 하지만, 보건당국에서 작성하는 경우도 있습니다.

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  • 사례 유형
    Safety alert
  • 날짜
    2016-04-22
  • 사례 출판 날짜
    2016-04-22
  • 사례 국가
    Hong Kong
  • 사례 출처
    DH
  • 사례 출처 URL
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20160422.html
  • 비고 / 경고
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), 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 data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • 데이터 추가 비고
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • 원인
    Medical device safety alert: medtronic bravo ph capsule delivery devices for bravo ph monitoring system medical device manufacturer, medtronic, has issued a medical device safety alert concerning all lots of its bravo ph capsule delivery devices for bravo ph monitoring system [fgs-0312 (5-pack) and fgs-0313 (1-pack)] according to the manufacturer, it has received three reports from customers related to patients having allergic reactions to the nickel content in the stainless steel trocar needle that attaches the bravo capsule to the esophageal mucosa. allergic reactions can include hives, itching or oral numbness. there have been no reports of serious injury related to this safety notice. the manufacturer is adding the following statement to the bravo ph monitoring system user manual and product package insert so that physicians are aware of the nickel content and the potential of an allergic reaction in a patient with nickel sensitivity. the bravo capsule contains a trocar needle that is made of stainless steel. use caution in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to the metals that are contained including chromium, nickel, copper, cobalt and iron. the bravo ph test lasts from 48-96 hours. according to the local supplier, the affected products are distributed in hong kong. if you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 22 april 2016.

Device

Bravo pH capsule delivery devices for Bravo pH Monitoring System
  • 모델명 / 제조번호(시리얼번호)
  • 제품 설명
    Medical Device Safety Alert: Medtronic Bravo pH capsule delivery devices for Bravo pH Monitoring System
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic

Manufacturer

Medtronic
  • 제조사 모회사 (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 제조사 의견
    “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
    DH