Events

Recall of Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter

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

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
    69488
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0205-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-10-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-11-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-02-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130755
  • 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, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    Two reports have been received on the 6f launcher guide catheter lot (model number la6jr40k; lot no 0007244836} for incorrect usable length of the guide catheter. it was reported that the catheters had a usable length of 90 cm instead of 55 cm, which was specified on the packaging label. usable length is defined as the total length of catheter shaft from the distal end of the strain relief to the.
  • Action
    Beginning October 13, 2014, Medtronic field representatives will being hand delivery of the customer communication to affected customers, notifying them of the issue, and requesting return of unaffected product. Customers will be asked to sign a certificate confirming they have received the notification and have taken the requested action. 1. Identify and quarantine all listed, unused product in your inventory. 2. Return all listed product in your inventory to Medtronic. Contact Customer Service at 888-283-7868 to initiate a product return and credit. Your Medtronic sales representative can assist you in the return of this product as necessary. 3. Complete the attached Customer Confirmation Certificate and email it to RS.CFQFCA@Medtronic.com or fax it to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality.

Device

Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number: 0007244836 MODEL: LA6JR40K
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution including the states of NC, IA, IL and KS.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter; MODEL: LA6JR40K
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Vascular

Manufacturer

Medtronic Vascular
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Vascular, 35-37A Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers MA 01923-2565
  • 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