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데이터 추가 비고
Catheter, hemodialysis, implanted, coated - Product Code NYU
원인
Incorrectly packaged with a 90 degree bend at the distal tip.
조치
The firm, Medtronic (Covidien), sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 10/16/2015 to their customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to quarantine and discontinue use of the product, return affected product and complete and return the RECALLED PRODUCT RETURN FORM via Fax to Medtronic to (800)-895-6140 or email to: feedback.customerservice@Covidien.com/Distributor to (203) 492-7719 or email to: PalCathFCA@Covidien.com.
Questions or concerns contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 882-5878.
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Belgium, Chile, Panama, Denmark, France, Germany , Netherlands,Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
제품 설명
Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Pre-Curved Shaft and Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm || Item Number: 8888145061P || The Palindrome chronic catheter is intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. It may be inserted either percutaneously or by cutdown. Catheters grater than 40 cm implant length are indicated for femoral insertion.
“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.