Events

Recall of Device Recall ProTack 5mm Single Use Instrument with 30 Helical Fasteners

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
    54537
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1157-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-02-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-03-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-02-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=88661
  • 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
    Implantable Staple - Product Code GDW
  • Reason
    Fixation device may fail to fire and staple.
  • Action
    Covidien notified accounts by "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letters dated 2/8/10. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for recall. Customers are to examine their inventory, and remove and return recalled lots. Customers are to follow the instructions provided in the letter to return the affected product. Questions should be directed to a Covidien Representative. On June 23, 2010, the firm issued a letter to expand the recall to include 5 additional lots.

Device

Device Recall ProTack 5mm Single Use Instrument with 30 Helical Fasteners
  • Model / Serial
    Batch Number: P9M0113, P9M0312, P9M0515, P9M0516, P9M0647, P9M0696, P9M0771,  P9M0816. Expanded Recall 6/23/10: P9H1081, P9M0113, P0A0021,P0A0723, P0B0753
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Auto Suture ProTack Fixation 5 mm || Product Catalogue # 174006. || Has application in endoscopic surgery procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LP

Manufacturer

Covidien LP
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LP, 60 Middletown Ave, North Haven CT 06473-3908
  • 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