Events

Recall of DEVON BIRTHDAY KIT C-SECTION BASIC

According to Health Canada (via FOI), this recall involved a device in Canada that was produced by COVIDIEN.

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
    53127
  • Event Risk Class
    II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-12-29
  • Event Country
    Canada
  • Event Source
    HC
  • Notes / Alerts
    Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, 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 Canada.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    Customers have reported that on rare occasion the devon light glove may split upon application to the devon light handle adapter. some of the reported splits resulted from difficult application of the light glove to the handle adapter. more recently clinicians have reported finding splits in the light glove following surgery completion where no difficulty in application of the light glove was encountered or finding splits directly out of the package. a split in the light glove causes a breach in the sterile field and can increase the potential for infection. medtronic has received notice of two patient adverse events (infection) in which light glove splits were found at the conclusion of surgery.

Device

DEVON BIRTHDAY KIT C-SECTION BASIC
  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: 31404851 (Lot serial: All lots with 630xxx and lower); Model Catalog: 50000148 (Lot serial: All lots with 630xxx and lower); Model Catalog: 31141552 (Lot serial: All lots with 630xxx and lower); Model Catalog: 31140216 (Lot serial: All lots with 630xxx and lower); Model Catalog: 31140257 (Lot serial: All lots with 630xxx and lower); Model Catalog: 31140208 (Lot serial: All lots with 630xxx and lower)
  • Product Description
    DEVON BIRTHDAY KIT C-SECTION BASIC;DEVON OR MINI KIT;DEVON LIGHT GLOVE
  • Manufacturer
    COVIDIEN

Manufacturer

COVIDIEN
  • Manufacturer Address
    SAINT-LAURENT
  • 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
    HC