Events

Recall of Medtronic Navigation Sterile Devices (used in a variety of imaged guided, navigated surgical procedures)

According to Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration, this recall involved a device in Australia that was produced by Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    RC-2014-RN-00500-1
  • Event Risk Class
    Class II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-05-05
  • Event Country
    Australia
  • Event Source
    DHTGA
  • Event Source URL
    https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2014-RN-00500-1
  • Notes / Alerts
    Australian data is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Australia.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    A review of the medtronic internal returned goods procedures showed that there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for product and/or package damage. although there have been no reports of issues related to package sterile barrier damage, medtronic is recalling all potentially affected devices as a precaution.
  • Action
    Customers will be contacted by a Medtronic representative who will make arrangements visit the facility for the collection and return of any of the affected products, as appropriate. During this visit, Medtronic will arrange to replace the goods free of charge. This action has been closed-out on 11/02/2016.

Device

Medtronic Navigation Sterile Devices (used in a variety of imaged guided, navigated surgical proc...
  • Model / Serial
    Medtronic Navigation Sterile Devices (used in a variety of imaged guided, navigated surgical procedures)Multiple part numbers and lot numbers affectedARTG Numbers: 98905, 118232, 119035, 119881, 122416, 123340, 126293, 129428, 165744 & 196655
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd

Manufacturer

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
  • 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
    DHTGA