“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.
PillCam Express Delivery Device (Indicated for the transendoscopic delivery of the PillCam SB video capsule in patients who are unable to ingest the PillCam capsule or are known to have slow gastric emptying time)Part Numbers: FGS-0366 & FGS-0367Batch Numbers: 15720 to 18568Supplied between August 2010 and July 2012ARTG Number: 174813