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.
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Saline, vascular access flush - Product Code NGT
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Sterility may be compromised.
조치
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter August 7, 2015 to affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to quarantine, discontinue use and return the affected product as instructed in the letter. For questions contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800)-882-5878
“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.