“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.
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and South Africa.
Product Description
Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK INTREPID SPINAL SYSTEM, 5.5MM TAPERED SCREW, Length: 20MM, , Part Number: REF 7960020; 25MM, REF 7960025, 30MM, REF 7960030; and 35MM, REF 7960035; QTY: 1 EA, NON-STERILE, Rx only, MATL: TITANIUM ALLOY, Manufactured at: Warsaw, Indiana USA. || The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide including Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Netherlands, , New South Wales, Panama, and Paraguay.
Product Description
INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, LARGE II KIT, REF 7510800AUS, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 || orthopaedic
“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.