Events

Recall of Device Recall Tra, Surgical, ENT

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

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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
    65837
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1934-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-09-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=120407
  • 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
    Tray, surgical, ent - Product Code MMO
  • Reason
    The firm will recall and replace the identified instrument trays in the field, with trays that have improved labeling, including lids that contain the statement indicating 'prevacuum only".
  • Action
    Medtronic sent a Customer Commincation Recall Letter to all affected customers with the following information: Subject: URGENT PRODUCT Recall  Immediate Attention Required MEDTRONIC XOMED INSTRUMENT TRAYS - model numbers provided on Attachment One - all lots distributed prior to July 2013 Dear Purchasing Manager, Risk Manager and Central Supply Manager/Supervisor: This letter is to inform you that Medtronic Surgical Technologies (ENT Division) is initiating a voluntary recall to remove certain instrument trays from the field and replace them with trays that have modified labeling. Medtronic Xomed Instrument Trays are intended for the storage and transportation of reusable surgical instruments. These trays are not intended and not designed to maintain sterility. We are aware, however, that some users may also choose to use the trays for holding instruments during steam sterilization. If the user chooses to sterilize instruments within these instrument trays, they must validate the sterilization process. These users should be aware of the following issue: Issue Description: During the validation of a new instrument, testing revealed that use of a GRAVITY steam cycle with one of the listed instrument trays did not produce the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 recommended by industry standard (ANSI/AAMI ST77:2006). A subsequent investigation of all Medtronic Xomed instrument trays identified additional trays as having certain locations within the tray that would not meet the recommended sterilization level of SAL10-6 during GRAVITY steam sterilization cycles. The trays identified through the testing are the subject trays involved in this field action. Instruments that are sterilized in the worst-case locations of the identified trays have a higher potential to be inadequately sterilized. An instrument that is inadequately sterilized can become the source of cross-contamination or cross-infection when used in multiple surgical procedures. At this time

Device

Device Recall Tra, Surgical, ENT
  • Model / Serial
    ALL Lots of the following models: Model 3717000 = 2 Level Instrument tray Model 3717001 = 3 Level tray (metal & radel) Model 3717006 = 2 Level Instruument tray with mat Model 3717026 = House Otology Set tray Model 3722301 = Wiet Chronic Ear Set tray Model 3747108 = Skykes Endobrow Lift tray Model 960374 = framelock tray Model *960-811 = Framelock Instrument set (includes tray 9603740 Model 960-619 = LandmarX tray Model *9731372XOM1 = Passive ENT Instrument Set (w/tray 960-619) Model MCOH0SC = Otology Plastic instrument tray Model MCO649SC = Middle Ear Instrument tray Model MCOS10SC = Instrument tray 2 level Model MCLS28 = MF Sataloff Complete Instrument tray Model MCLS37 = Sataloff Picks/Handles/Neddles Instrument tray Model 3319005 = Powerforma Bur Rack tray  * instrument set that includes the identified tray
  • Product Classification
    Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Nationwide, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam. Internationally to: Canada, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong,Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Tray Surgical, ENT (various instrument trays) || Used for stot age and transportation of reusable surgical instruments utilized in various ear, nose and throat (ENT) and head and neck surgical procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743 Southpoint Dr N, Jacksonville FL 32216-6218
  • 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