Devices

Device Recall Prostiva

  • Model / Serial
    all Model 8930 radio frequency (RF) generators are affected
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and all States in continental USA except ID, MT, and NH.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Prostiva RF Therapy Generator. || The Prostiva RF system is indicated for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostate sizes between 20 and 50 cm3.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 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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Device Recall PROSTIVA RF Model 8929 Hand Piece
  • Model / Serial
    All lot numbers are included.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, IN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, and WV and countries of Australia, New Zealand, China, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Norway, Qatar, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    PROSTIVA RF Model 8929 Hand Piece is the delivery system component of the PROSTIVA RF Therapy System. || PROSTIVA RF Therapy Kit 8929, Sterilized using ethylene oxide, Manufacturer Medtronic Inc Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604, Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc Villalba, Puerto Rico. || Indicated for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostate sizes between 20 cm3 and 50 cm3.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation