International Only Distribution -- RUSSIA, ROMANIA, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, TURKEY, POLAND, and JAPAN.
Product Description
ev3 Protege Rx Tapered Carotid Stent System, SECX-10-7-40-135, Sterile EO, Rx only. || Indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require percutaneous carotid revascularization and meet outlined criteria.
“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.
International Only Distribution -- RUSSIA, ROMANIA, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, TURKEY, POLAND, and JAPAN.
Product Description
ev3, Prot¿g¿ Rx Tapered Carotid Stent System, SEPX-8-6-40-135, Sterile EO, Rx only. || Indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require percutaneous carotid revascularization and meet outlined criteria.