“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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Product Description
Aquamantys 2.3 Bipolar Sealer || Model #23-113-1. || Product Usage: The Aquamantys Bipolar Sealer is a sterile, bipolar electrosurgical device intended to be used in conjunction with the Aquamantys Pump Generator for delivery of RF energy and saline for hemostatic sealing and coagulation of soft tissue and bone at the operative site. It is intended for, but not limited to orthopaedic, spine, thoracic, and open abdominal surgery. The device is not intended for contraceptive tubal coagulation (permanent female sterilization