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Ev3 inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of specific lots of the silverhawk¿ cutter drivers (model number fg 02550) because of damage to the packaging.
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Consignees were sent an ev3 "Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 21, 2010. The letter was addressed to Cath Lab Manger/Risk Manager. The letter described the Issue Summary, Affected Product, and Required Action. The letter instructed customers to locate and remove from use the specified Cutter Driver(s). Customers are to complete and return the "Device Recall Field Action Reconciliation Form." An ev3 rep will assist in arranging for the return of all unused product and a replacement will be provided. Questions regarding the recall should be directed to ev3 Customer Service at 1-800-716-6700.
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, with the exception of AK and VT, and countries of AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, GERMANY, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JORDAN, LEBANON, POLAND, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and UNITED KINGDOM.
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SilverHawk¿ Peripheral Cutter Driver Plaque Excision System || REF Catalog No: FG 02550, Sterilized with gamma radiation, Manufacturer ev3 Inc. 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442, Manufactured at : 9775 Toledo Way, Irvine, CA 92618., || Intended for use in atherectomy of the peripheral vasculature. The catheter is NOT intended for use in the coronary or carotid vasculature.
“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.