Nationwide Distribution including TX, ME, IA, PA, OR, and NH.
Product Description
Medtronic Everest 20cc Inflation Device; Model Number and Catalog Number: AC2205P || The Everest 20cc Inflation device is designed to be used to inflate / deflate balloon catheters as well as to monitor pressure within the balloon. The Everest 20atm Device is outfitted with a manometer with measuring pressures ranging from vacuum to 20bars in 0.5 bar increments. The Everest 30atm Device is outfitted with a manometer with measuring pressures ranging from vacuum to 30bars in 0.5 bar increments. The manometers are accurate to within +/- 3% of the gauges full scale. The device is a sterile, single use device and is not implanted; it also does not come in direct contact with the patient. This product is packaged in an inner and outer Tyvek /poly layer pouch.
“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.