Events

Recall of Device Recall MONOJECT Blood Collection Tubes containing heparin

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

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
    57314
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1569-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-11-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-03-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=95822
  • 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
    Tubes, vials, systems, serum, separator, blood collection - Product Code JKA
  • Reason
    The heparin sodium usp used to manufacture blood collection tubes was produced with crude heparin containing over-sulfated chondroitin sulfate.
  • Action
    Covidien sent an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL letter dated November 12, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately stop using the product, and return it to the firm. Distributors were instructed to notify their customers. All customers were required to respond to the notice regardless of their remaining inventory. Responses will be tracked for follow-up and effectiveness checks. For Customers Service questions regarding this recall call 1-800-962-9888 option 1.

Device

Device Recall MONOJECT Blood Collection Tubes containing heparin
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 910905
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, MV, MY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WI and the country of Canada
  • Product Description
    MONOJECT Blood Collection Tubes containing heparin || 13x100 sodium heparin trace element || Item Code 8881307014
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LP

Manufacturer

Covidien LP
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LP, 15 Hampshire St, Mansfield MA 02048-1113
  • 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