Events

Recall of Professional Hospital Supply,

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
    75302
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0366-2017
  • Event Status
    Completed
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=150071
  • 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
    General surgery tray - Product Code LRO
  • Reason
    Added instructions for use: after application, inspect the light glove for barrier integrity.
  • Action
    Medtronic issued a Correction Notice on September 29, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter informed customers of the addition of the following statement to the Instructions for Use (IFU): After application, inspect the Light Glove for barrier integrity. Questions or concerns, contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 962-9888

Device

Professional Hospital Supply,
  • Model / Serial
    All lot codes in the following:  Item Number Description 380789003 SURE SET SINGLE BASIN PACK 400383006 MAJOR BASIN PACK 400383007 MAJOR BASIN PACK 618275004 BASIN PACK
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Foreign: Canada: Andorra Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Israel Italy Latvia Luxembourg Monaco Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland United Arab Emirates United Kingdom
  • Product Description
    Professional Hospital Supply, Inc Custom Packaging containing the Devon Light Glove || Item Number Description || 380789003 SURE SET SINGLE BASIN PACK || 400383006 MAJOR BASIN PACK || 400383007 MAJOR BASIN PACK || 618275004 BASIN PACK || Product Usage: || A disposable, sterile, single-use cover for compatible surgical light handles
  • 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