Worldwide Distribution: USA including states of PA, ND, MN, CA, AL, CO, MI, NY, AZ, and OH and countries of Sweden, Iceland, Latvia, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, and France.
Product Description
Medtronic Performer CPB-Universal R2100375. || Catologue Number R5100052. The Performer CPB System is an electromechanical extracorporeal support device used during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Manufactured by: RanD S.r.l 41036 Mendolla (MO) Italy. Distributed exclusively by Medtronic, Inc.
“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.