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Recall of Device Recall autosuture

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Covidien LP.

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
    57576
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1009-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-12-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-02-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-01-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=96678
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Mesh, surgical, polymeric - Product Code FTL
  • Reason
    Sterility compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
  • Action
    Covidien notified customers via letter dated November 15, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine inventory and return the affected lot to Field Returns Department, 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473. For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-8091.

Device

Device Recall autosuture
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number: A0K0490 Exp Date: 2015-10
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, and WI and the countries of Canada and Italy
  • Product Description
    AutoSuture SURGIPRO Polyproylene Mesh Clear 3" x 5" Sterile || REF SPM 35 || Surgipro Flat Sheet mesh is a non-absorbable, polypropylene surgical mesh exhibiting high burst strength and tensile strength. Surgipro comes in multiple designs, including multi-filament and open weave. All designs are knitted in such a fashion as to provide bi-directional elasticity, while allowing the mesh to be cut to any shape without unraveling. || Mesh is intended to assist in the repair and/or reinforcement of hernia and other fascial defects requiring the additional support of a non-absorbable mesh during and after wound healing.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LP

Manufacturer

Covidien LP
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LP, 60 Middletown Ave, North Haven CT 06473-3908
  • 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
    USFDA