Events

Recall of LIGASURE V VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT

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

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
    25728
  • Event Risk Class
    I
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-11-10
  • 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
    The recall is being conducted due to the potential for the handle pins to disengage which could compromise handle unlatching. this may complicate removal of the device jaws from targeted tissue. in an open procedure there is a risk that the disengaged handle pin may fall into the patient cavity and go unnoticed.

Device

LIGASURE V VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT
  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: LS1520 (Lot serial: LOTS S1CB010X THROUGH S1HB013P); Model Catalog: LS1500 (Lot serial: LOTS S1CB010X THROUGH S1HB013P); Model Catalog: LS1500 (Lot serial: MODELL # LS1500 :); Model Catalog: LS1520 (Lot serial: MODELL # LS1500 :); Model Catalog: LS1500 (Lot serial: LOTS S1CB001 THROUGH S1JB048X); Model Catalog: LS1520 (Lot serial: LOTS S1CB001 THROUGH S1JB048X); Model Catalog: LS1500 (Lot serial: MODELL # LS1520 :); Model Catalog: LS1520 (Lot serial: MODELL # LS1520 :)
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Product Description
    LIGASURE DOLPHIN TIP SEALER/DIVIDER
  • Manufacturer
    COVIDIEN LLC

Manufacturer

COVIDIEN LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    MANSFIELD
  • 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