“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.
Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and Uruguay.
Product Description
Covidien, LigaSure, Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, 5 mm-37 cm, REF LF1537, Sterile EO, Covidien, Valleylab, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP, 5920 Longbow Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 || Intended use: LigaSure 5 mm devices are electrosurgical instruments designed to permanently seal and divide vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics.