Events

Recall of Device Recall Launcher Coronary Guiding Catheter

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

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
    65458
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1564-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-06-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-06-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118958
  • 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
    Catheter, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    Medtronic has identified a labeling issue for 24 units of the launcher coronary guide catheter. the two affected catheter lots are mislabeled and do not accurately reflect the catheters contained within each package.
  • Action
    Medtronic "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter dated June 2013 to all affected customers. The letter described the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to remove and quarantine all affected product within their inventory and return the affected product to Medtronic. For questions contact your local Medtronic representative.

Device

Device Recall Launcher Coronary Guiding Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Model # LA8EBU45SH, Lot # 0006722866 and Model # LA6IMAD, Lot # 0006724224.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Internationally distributed: to countries of Germany and Poland.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic, Launcher Guiding Catheter, Model # LA8EBU45SH, Lot # 0006722866, 8F and Model # LA6IMAD, Lot # 0006724224, 6F || Product Usage: The Medtronic Guiding Catheter is designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic devices are introduced. The guiding catheter is intended to be used in the coronary or peripheral vascular system.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

Manufacturer

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, 8200 Coral Sea St NE, Saint Paul MN 55112-4391
  • 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