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Recall of Device Recall PercuNav MP008RB Button Probe

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Healthcare 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
    57223
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0617-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-11-10
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-12-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-08-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=95625
  • 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
    System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
  • Reason
    The protective cover over the tip of the mp008r-b button probe may fall off, causing the probe tip to damage the packaging and compromise the sterility of the probe.
  • Action
    On 11/10/10, Philips issued URGENT - Medical Device Recall notification letters dated November 10, 2010 to their consignees. Consignees are advised to examine their inventory of MP008R-B Button Probes to confirm the probe tip cover is properly placed over the tip of the probe. They should discard any Button Probes that have been confirmed to have the protective probe tip cover removed from the Button Probe tip. Consignees are also reminded to follow the MP008R-B Button Probe and PercuNav Instructions for Use prior to using the device. Do not use the probe if the unit package is damaged, broken or soiled. The firm's representative will contact the consignees to confirm quantities and Lot Codes of MP008R-B Button Probes that the firm may have examined or discarded. The firm estimates replacement probes will be available in the first quarter of 2011. Consignees can contact Philips Customer Service at 800 722-9377 and reference the FCO 79500189.

Device

Device Recall PercuNav MP008RB Button Probe
  • Model / Serial
    Lot codes and Expiry Date: I280903 (09-2012); C151005 (03-2013); E111003 (05-2013); and E251002 (05-2013).
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution: in the states of FL, IL, MA, NE, NY, SC, and VA. There are no foreign consignees and US government consignees.
  • Product Description
    The PercuNav MP008R-B Button Probe is designed to be used with Philips (formerly Traxtal) PercuNav Image Guided Intervention System. Some of the clinical applications of the Button Probe require sterility and others may not. However, it is possible that patient contamination could occur if a non-sterile Button Probe is used in clinical applications where aseptic technique is required. || The device's labeled in part: " TRAXTAL PERCUNAV...(1) Button Probe Right hand version, 25mm...Traxtal Inc...49 Spadina Avenue, Suite 310 Toronto, ON Canada M5V 2J1...Made In Canada...www.traxtal.com...STERILE...For use with Traxtal's PercuNav system only. Do not use if package is opened or damaged. Dispose of safely after single use to avoid risk of infection...Rx only...Use immediately after opening unit package. Store at room temperature".
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Healthcare Inc.

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Healthcare Inc., 3000 Minuteman Road, Andover MA 01810
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA