Events

Recall of StraightShot Microdebrider Blades

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-2018-RN-00675-1
  • Event Risk Class
    Class II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-06-05
  • Event Country
    Australia
  • Event Source
    DHTGA
  • Event Source URL
    https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2018-RN-00675-1
  • 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 has identified that the irrigation pin used to manufacture (moulding) the hub outer tube was incorrectly placed in the mould. the use of a shorter pin resulted in blockage of the irrigation lumen of specific straightshot microdebrider blades.To date, there have been no reported injuries as a result of this issue.
  • Action
    Medtronic is advising customers to cease use of affected product. Customers are requested to return unused units by following the instructions outlined in the Customer Letter. Medtronic is advising clinicians who may have used impacted units to monitor their patient's condition to determine if there are any signs of infection. If infection is present, the patient should seek medical attention immediately for treatment.

Device

StraightShot Microdebrider Blades
  • Model / Serial
    StraightShot Microdebrider BladesBlade Skimmer 3pk 3.5mm 22.5cmModel Number: 1883523Lot Numbers: 214388556, 214861292, HG20DTQ and HG21X3JBlade Tricut 5pk 3.5mmModel Number: 1883504Lot Numbers: 0214435413, 0214630819, 0214631786, HG1YVYF, HG1Y58E, HG21X15, HG21CX2 and HG1ZTFTBlade 3pk Skimmer Ang 18cmModel Number: 1883525Lot Numbers: HG20VDV and HG1YSR6ARTG Number: 117118
  • 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