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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Implantable Staple - Product Code GDW
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Fixation device may fail to fire and staple.
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Covidien notified accounts by "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letters dated 2/8/10. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for recall. Customers are to examine their inventory, and remove and return recalled lots. Customers are to follow the instructions provided in the letter to return the affected product. Questions should be directed to a Covidien Representative. On June 23, 2010, the firm issued a letter to expand the recall to include 5 additional lots.
“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.