“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.
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Short Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere" Technology || Standard Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere" Technology; The product is packaged in a blister with a tyvek lid, contained in a display box. The numbers of units per carton is 1. || Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere" Technology || Product Usage: || The Covidien Emprint Ablation System is intended for use in percutaneous,laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, including partial or complete ablation of non-resectable liver tumors. The CovidienEmprint Ablation System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures