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데이터 추가 비고
Pad, eye - Product Code HMP
원인
Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier.
조치
Medtronic/Covidien) initiated recall by letter on March 3, 2017 via Federal Express. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Contact Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 882-5878
For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-5000.
Worldwide Distribution. US (Nationwide), Internationally to Canada, Australia, Brunei, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Andorra, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Libya, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Russian Federation, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, UAE, and United Kingdom.
제품 설명
Covidien Curity Eye Pad Oval, 1-5/8 x 2-5/8 (4.2 cm x 6.7 cm), Sterile || Item Code: 2841 || The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various materials, such as gauze and cotton, intended for use as a bandage over the eye for protection or absorption of secretions. It is supplied sterile to allow for use in the operating room, and for application to the eye following injury and or surgery in order to reduce the likelihood of introduction of infection
“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.