Events

Recall of Device Recall Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor

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
    76062
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1125-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-12-16
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=152087
  • 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
    Oximeter - Product Code DQA
  • Reason
    Labeling error: the label indicates the product is latex free, but the headband component included with the forehead sensor does contain latex.
  • Action
    Medtronic initiated on December 16, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter instructed customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien)  195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473 Attn: Field Returns Department. Complete a Recalled Product Return Form (Attachment A, included with letter) and submit it to customer service so a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA#) can be issued. Questions contact Medtronic representative or customer service at 800-882-5878.

Device

Device Recall Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 161510095H, 161620089H, 161690203H, 161760132H, 161900091H,161970090H, 162040107H, 162110103H, 162320191H, 162390212H
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide. Foreign: Belgium Germany France Netherlands
  • Product Description
    Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor || Item Code: RS10; || The Covidien Nellcor¿ Forehead SpO2Sensor, model RS10, is indicated for use when continuous non-invasive arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate monitoring are required for patients weighing more than 40 kg.
  • 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