Events

Recall of Device Recall DICOM Query/Retrieve, version 1.1.4

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

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
    54621
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2781-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-06-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-07-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-07-12
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=88795
  • 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
    Neurological stereotaxic instrument - Product Code HAW
  • Reason
    Software allows incorrect patient or patient history to be displayed.
  • Action
    Medtronic Navigation sent a "FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated June 2, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem and description of the corrective action. The letter states that Medtronic field representatives will visit each consumer/user and upgrade the version of DICOM Q/R to 1.1.5. Further information is available by contacting Medtronic Navigation Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709.

Device

Device Recall DICOM Query/Retrieve, version 1.1.4
  • Model / Serial
    DICOM Query/Retrieve, version 1.1.4. Individual part # 9733808, or as part of a system order, DICOM Q/R Software Kit, part # 9733933.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) -- including states of: TX, NC, ID, FL, OH, UT, CA, TN, IL, AZ, NE, LA, PA, OR, AR, MI, NJ, MD and countries of: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, Spain, and Taiwan.
  • Product Description
    DICOM Query/Retrieve, version 1.1.4. Individual part # 9733808, or as part of a system order, DICOM Q/R Software Kit, part # 9733933. DICOM Query/Retrieve software is installed on Medtronic StealthStation systems. || Product Usage: DICOM Query/Retrieve software enables the user to query a hospital Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for patient DICOM scans. The user can then transfer the identified scan to a Medtronic StealthStation system.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc., 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville CO 80027-9710
  • 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