Events

Recall of Device Recall USPACK Suture kit

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

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
    77144
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2546-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-05-03
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=155654
  • 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
    Suture, absorbable, synthetic, polyglycolic acid - Product Code GAM
  • Reason
    Potential for an incomplete seal on the inner package, which may result in premature degradation of the suture material.
  • Action
    All consignees were notified via Federal Express or certified mail on May 3, 2017, and the letter informs customers of the potential for an incomplete seal on the inner package and the actions they should take. Customers are requested to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the Urgent Field Corrective Action Notice.

Device

Device Recall USPACK Suture kit
  • Model / Serial
    A5D0789X
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including PR, and countries of AU, BE, CA, CL, CN, IL, IT, JP, KR, MX, PA, SA, SG, and TR.
  • Product Description
    USPACK-SUTURE KIT; Item Number: US1672
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic

Manufacturer

Medtronic
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic, 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