Events

Recall of Device Recall Protg EverFlex" SelfExpanding Biliary Stent System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ev3, 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
    55303
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1598-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-03-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-05-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=90509
  • 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
    Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
  • Reason
    Ev3 is conducting a voluntary recall on three lots of the prot¿g¿ everflex" biliary stent system. they determined that a lot of 120mm prot¿g¿ everflex" biliary stent system may contain a 150mm length self-expanding stent and two lots o 150mm prot¿g¿ everflex" biliary stent system may contain a 120 mm length self-expanding stent.
  • Action
    ev3 issued "Medical Device Recall" notifications dated March 31, 2010 addressed to "Dear Risk Manager or Cath Lab Manager". Each letter addressed the affected product. Users were instructed to locate and remove from use the affected product and a sales representative will be in contact shortly to arrange for return. For further information, contact ev3 Customer Service at 1-800-716-6700.

Device

Device Recall Protg EverFlex" SelfExpanding Biliary Stent System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 7857377, 7856788 and 7858698.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution -- CA, FL, IL, LA, MA, MI, NH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA and WA.
  • Product Description
    ev3 Prot¿g¿ EverFlex Self-Expanding Biliary Stent System, Sterile EO, (REF: PRB35-06-150-080, REF PRB35-06-120-120 and PRB35-06-150-120), 4.5 - 5.5mm, Expiration: 2011-10-01, Rx only. ev3 Inc., 4500 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2929. || Intended as a palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
  • Manufacturer
    Ev3, Inc.

Manufacturer

Ev3, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ev3, Inc., 4600 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth MN 55442-2890
  • 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