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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
Date
2017-10-03
Event Country
Lebanon
Event Source
RLMPH
Event Source URL
https://www.moph.gov.lb/userfiles/files/Medical%20Devices/Medical%20Devices%20Recalls%202017/3-10-2017/AptusHeliFXThoracicEndoAnchorSystemHeliFXGuide.pdf
Notes / Alerts

Lebanese data is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the Ministry of Public Health (Republic of Lebanon), 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 Lebanon.
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Device

Aptus Heli-FX Thoracic EndoAnchor System Heli-FX Guide

Model / Serial
Manufacturer
Medtronic Vascular

Manufacturer

Medtronic Vascular

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.
Manufacturers representative
Tamer Frères S.A.L.
Source
RLMPH

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Recall of Aptus Heli-FX Thoracic EndoAnchor System Heli-FX Guide

What is this?

Device

Aptus Heli-FX Thoracic EndoAnchor System Heli-FX Guide

Manufacturer

Medtronic Vascular