Product was distributed to 24 consignees in TX, MO, PA, MN, NY, IL, CA, IN, AZ, TN, OH, MI, and CT.
Descripción del producto
Complete SE Biliary Stent System, SC680L (6 mm x 120 mm), lot number 0000983806, UPC code 006133994186669, use by date 03/17/2011, manufactured by Medtronic CardioVascular, Santa Rosa, CA. || Indicated for use in the palliation of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
“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.