Device Recall Covidien Emprint Ablation System

  • Model / Serial
    Model Numbers: CA15L1, CA20L1 and CA30L1
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, VA/govt/military consignees.
  • Product Description
    Short Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere" Technology || Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere" Technology; The product is packaged in a blister with a tyvek lid, contained in a display box. The numbers of units per carton is 1. || Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere" Technology || Product Usage: || The Covidien Emprint Ablation System is intended for use in percutaneous,laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of non-resectable liver tumors. The CovidienEmprint Ablation System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien Medical Products (Shanghai) Manufacturing L.L.C., Building 10 789 Puxinglu, Pujiang, Minhang, Shanghaishi China
  • 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