Events

Recall of Device Recall Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States 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
    73115
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1033-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-01-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-03-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-06-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=143083
  • 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
    Tubes, gastrointestinal (and accessories) - Product Code KNT
  • Reason
    8fr 16 pvc tubes were packaged in a 6.5 fr 36 polyurethane packs and 8fr 20 pvc tubes were packaged in an 8fr 20 polyurethane packs.
  • Action
    Medtronic/Covidien Customers notified via an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated January 22, 2016. The letter identifies the affected product, instructs customers to discontinue use and quarantine any of the product, and return all affected inventory. Customers are also to complete the "Recalled Product Return Form." Questions or concerns can be directed to a Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.

Device

Device Recall Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Code: 521807764X
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- US, to the state of CA; and, to Australia and Europe.
  • Product Description
    Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque Line, Safe Enteral Connections 6.5 Fr/Ch (2.2 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Sterile; Catalog Number: 461438. || Intended for pediatric feeding.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LLC, 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