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Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Oarm Imaging System

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
    67363
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0973-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-02-28
  • Event Status
    Completed
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=125338
  • 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
    Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system, mobile - Product Code OXO
  • Reason
    Review of on-system electronic product labeling and instructions for comply with applicable use in response to a customer inquiry uncovered gaps in compliance fda standards with the requirements for information to be provided to users in 21cfr 1020.30(h).
  • Action
    Medtronic Navigation Inc. issued Notiifcation on 3/4/14 and included thee errata sheet to all affected customers updating the missing and incorrect information and ensure that labeling is now in compliance with 21 CFR Part 1020.30(h). This will be followed by a software update that contains the same information on the errata sheet, which serves to correct the electronic version of the Instructions for Use. The paper errata sheet will be sent via traceable means and the software upgrade will be performed by Medtronic Service either through remote access or by site visit of Medtronic service personnel. For further questions please call (978) 698-6000.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Oarm Imaging System
  • Model / Serial
    Model No. BI-700-00027 and BI-700-00028 Serial number range: 00102 through 00753 and B13080721, B13080722, B13090729, B13120763, B13120764, B13120766, B13120768, B13120769
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    USA (nationwide) Distribution
  • Product Description
    Medtronic O-arm Imaging System Mobile X-ray system. || Model No. BI-700-00027 and BI-700-00028 || The 0-arm Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging and is intended to be used where a physician benefits from 2D and 3D information of anatomic structures and objects with high x-ray attenuation such as bony anatomy and metallic objects. The 0-ann Imaging System is compatible with certain Image Guided Surgery Systems.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc., 300 Foster St, Littleton MA 01460-2017
  • 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