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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
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Ev3 is conducting a voluntary recall on three lots of the prot¿g¿ everflex" biliary stent system. they determined that a lot of 120mm prot¿g¿ everflex" biliary stent system may contain a 150mm length self-expanding stent and two lots o 150mm prot¿g¿ everflex" biliary stent system may contain a 120 mm length self-expanding stent.
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ev3 issued "Medical Device Recall" notifications dated March 31, 2010 addressed to "Dear Risk Manager or Cath Lab Manager". Each letter addressed the affected product. Users were instructed to locate and remove from use the affected product and a sales representative will be in contact shortly to arrange for return.
For further information, contact ev3 Customer Service at 1-800-716-6700.
“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.