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Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Oarm O2 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
    73303
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1088-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-01-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-03-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-03-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=143801
  • 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
    Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
  • Reason
    Screws holding the detector panel in as a result the detector panel could make contact with other parts with in the 0-arm¿ 02 imaging system, causing noise and vibration when being positioned or during 3d imaging could lead to poor image quality.
  • Action
    Medtronic Navigation issued a Field Safety Notice dated January 29, 2016, to notify them of a hardware correction in the unit. A Medtronic service representative will service the system and arrange for an inspection of the system. This representative will properly torque the eight (8) screws if they find them to be loose. In the meantime, if noise or vibration are observed during use of the system customers should contact their Medtronic representative to report the issue. Customers with questions were instructed to call 720-890-3160. For questions regarding this recall call 978-698-6000.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Oarm O2 Imaging System
  • Model / Serial
    Serial Number: C0936
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution to Austria only.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic 0-arm 02 Imaging System || Catalog Number: Bl-700-02000 || The O-arm O2 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 O-arm O2 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