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Recall of Device Recall Vistec XRay Detectable Sponges

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

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
    73427
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1859-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-03-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-05-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-06-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=144193
  • 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
    Kit, i.V. Start - Product Code LRS
  • Reason
    Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier.
  • Action
    Covidien initiated recall by letter on March 4, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Any questions or concerns, contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 882-5878

Device

Device Recall Vistec XRay Detectable Sponges
  • Model / Serial
    All lots beginning with 100000009962 through lot 15J163262X
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed US (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Columbia, Croatia, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, La Reunion, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 26 Ply, 8" x 4" (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm) || Item Number: 7321
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LLC

Manufacturer

Covidien LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LLC, 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