Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Advanced Energy, 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
    66835
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0905-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-01-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=123689
  • 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
    Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    The internal protection circuitry on the electrosurgical output that prevents a patient from exposure to dc voltage when the device is activated is being compromised during normal use.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an Urgent Product Removal Notification on November 12, 2013, via Next Day FEDEX. The communication advises users to immediately stop using the affected AQM3 electrosurgical generators and quarantine them until they can be returned to Medtronic Advanced Energy. Medtronic field personnel will collect them in order to remove them from service and return them to Medtronic Advanced Energy. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customer Service at 866-777-9400. For questions regarding this recall call 866-777-9400.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator
  • Model / Serial
    lowest serial number is GN001141; the highest is GN001704 (non-consecutive)
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including CA, MO, PA, NJ, NY, OH, VA, TX, NC, DE, KS, TN, LA, IL, MI, SC, WI, and FL.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator; Product Catalog Number: 10-1357 (Generator assembly), 40-404-1(as shipped, including accessories) || The Aquamantys3 System combines radio frequency (RF) energy and saline to reduce blood loss during and after surgical procedures. This patented Transcollation technology has been shown to reduce transfusion rates and may also reduce the need for other blood management procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC

Manufacturer

Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC, 180 International Dr, Portsmouth NH 03801-6837
  • 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