Device Recall Cytosponge Cell Collection Device

  • Model / Serial
    Item Code: CYTO-KIT-R; Lot numbers: 3441120915, 3441102015
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-US Distribution to TN, NC, IL, CA, MN, OR and NY; and countries of: United Kingdom and Iran.
  • Product Description
    Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Kit. || Contains Cytosponge Cell Collection Device, Specimen Jar with preservative. || Item code CYTO-KIT-R || Gastroenterology: Cytosponge Cell Collection Device is indicated for use in the collection and retrieval of surface cells in the esophagus. Currently the device is only available for clinical studies.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien, LLC, 540 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale CA 94085-4022
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “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.
  • Source
    USFDA

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  • Model / Serial
    Item Code: CYTO-101-01. Lot numbers: F2500566X, F2500628X, F2500202X, F2500351X.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-US Distribution to TN, NC, IL, CA, MN, OR and NY; and countries of: United Kingdom and Iran.
  • Product Description
    Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device. || Item code CYTO-101-01. || Gastroenterology: -.Cytosponge Cell Collection Device is indicated for use in the collection and retrieval of surface cells in the esophagus. This device is currently only being used in clinical studies.
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