Kyphon (KyphoPak Tray) Introducer Tool kit: Catalog No. KPT1001 with Lot No. 03090901, Catalog No. KPT1002 with Lot No. 03090902, Catalog No. KPT1003 with Lot No. 03090903, Catalog No. KPT1501 with Lot No. 03091704, Catalog No. KTP1503 with Lot No. 03091705, Catalog No. KPT2002 with Lot No. 03090807, Catalog No. KPT2003 with Lot No. 03090806
There were a total of 188 direct customers that received the recalled product distributed by Kyphon. There were 0 (zero) wholesaler dealers, distributors, retailers that received the recalled product distributed by Kyphon. The recalled product was distributed in the United States only. Recalled product was distributed by Kyphon to one VA hospital, VA Medical Center of San Diego, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92161. There were no shipments to foreign or Canadian distribution.
Product Description
KyphXR brand KyphoPak Tray, a Introducer Tool kit for Inflation Syringe || Kyphon Catalog Number: KPT1001, KPT1002, KPT1003, KPT1501, KPT1503, || KPT2002, KPT2003 || The medical device is distributed by Kyphon under the brand name KyphX Xpander Inflation Syringe. This medical device is provided as an individual stand-alone package (which also contains an accessory locking syringe device) and as an individually packaged component of the KyphoPak Tray. The Inflation Syringe packaging and contents are identical whether provided as a stand-alone package or as a component of the KyphoPak Tray.
Merit Medical (Inflation Syringe): Part No.: K05-01290A, Lot Nos.:A284998, A282736*; Kyphon (Inflation Syringe), Catalog No.: A08A, Lot Nos.: A284998, A282736. *Although Merit Medical''s notice of the recall involved three (3) lot numbers, one of the lots had already been returned by Kyphon to Merit Medical upon Kyphon''s discovery during incoming inspection that there was a problem with the packaging. So, Kyphon''s product removal only involved the two (2) additional lots of syringes, only portions of which were distributed to customers.
There were a total of 188 direct customers that received the recalled product distributed by Kyphon. There were 0 (zero) wholesaler dealers, distributors, retailers that received the recalled product distributed by Kyphon. The recalled product was distributed in the United States only. Recalled product was distributed by Kyphon to one VA hospital, VA Medical Center of San Diego, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92161. There were no shipments to foreign or Canadian distribution.
Product Description
KyphX Xpander brand Inflation Syringe; Merit Medical Part Number: K05-01290A. || Kyphon Catalog Number: A08A. The medical device is distributed by Kyphon under the brand name KyphX Xpander Inflation Syringe. This medical device is provided as an individual stand-alone package (which also contains an accessory locking syringe device) and as an individually packaged component of the KyphoPak Tray. The Inflation Syringe packaging and contents are identical whether provided as a stand-alone package or as a component of the KyphoPak Tray.
“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.
“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.
“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.