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Recall of Nellcor RS10 SpO2 Forehead Sensor

According to Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration, this recall involved a device in Australia that was produced by Covidien 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-2016-RN-01644-1
  • Event Risk Class
    Class II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-12-23
  • Event Country
    Australia
  • Event Source
    DHTGA
  • Event Source URL
    https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2016-RN-01644-1
  • 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
    Medtronic is recalling specific item codes and production lots of the covidien nellcor rs10 spo2 forehead sensor. this recall is being conducted due to a labelling error. the label indicates the product is latex free, but the headband component included with the forehead sensor does contain latex. the sensor array itself is latex free. the use of products containing latex may result in allergic reactions for patients and providers who have latex sensitivity. allergic reactions can include skin rash, itching, dyspnoea and anaphylaxis. there have been no reports of serious injury associated with this issue.
  • Action
    Medtronic is advising users to quarantine and discontinue use of the affected item codes and lots. Also, immediately advise all surgeons/surgery personnel of this recall. Medtronic will be issuing credit for returned devices.

Device

Nellcor RS10 SpO2 Forehead Sensor
  • Model / Serial
    Nellcor RS10 SpO2 Forehead Sensor Lot Numbers: 161510095H, 161620089H, 161690203H, 161760132H, 161900091H, 161970090H, 162040107H, 162110103H, 162320191H and 162390212HARTG Number: 182876
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien Pty Ltd

Manufacturer

Covidien 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