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Product Description
Alligator Retrieval Device || The device is intended for use in the peripheral and neurovasculature for foreign body removal. || Catalog No. || FA-88810-20V04 || FA-88810-20V06 || FA-88810-30V04 || FA-88810-30V06 || FA-88810-40V04 || FA-88810-40V06 || FA-88810-50V04 || FA-88810-50V06
“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.
this issue affects all lots of the below Neurovascular products that have an expiration date (Use by Date) between June 2017 and August 2019 (please refer to Appendix)