Events

Alerta De Seguridad para insulin pumps MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-722, MMT-554, and MMT-754

Según Department of Health, este evento ( alerta de seguridad ) involucró a un dispositivo médico en Hong Kong que fue producido por Medtronic.

¿Qué es esto?

Las alertas proporcionan información importante y recomendaciones sobre los productos. Aunque se haya emitido una alerta, esto no significa necesariamente que el producto se considera peligroso. Las alertas de seguridad, dirigidas a trabajadores de la salud y a usuarios, pueden incluir retiro de equipos. Pueden ser escritas por los fabricantes, pero también por funcionarios del área de salud.

Más información acerca de la data acá
  • Tipo de evento
    Safety alert
  • Fecha
    2014-03-19
  • Fecha de publicación del evento
    2014-03-19
  • País del evento
    Hong Kong
  • Fuente del evento
    DH
  • URL de la fuente del evento
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20140319a.html
  • Notas / Alertas
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • Notas adicionales en la data
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • Causa
    Medical device safety alert: medtronic insulin pumps medical device manufacturer, medtronic, has issued a field safety notice concerning medtronic insulin pumps. the affected model numbers are mmt-511, mmt-512, mmt-712, mmt-712e, mmt-515, mmt-715, mmt-522, mmt-722, mmt-554, and mmt-754. the manufacturer has received a small number of reports regarding users who have accidentally programmed the pump to deliver the maximum bolus amount, including one incident that resulted in severe hypoglycaemia. according to the manufacturer, when using the express bolus button to deliver a bolus, the down arrow will scroll to 0.0 units and stop. however, all insulin delivery programmed through the main menu will allow the down arrow button to scroll from 0.0 units to the programmed maximum insulin dose. the manufacturer advises users that because accidental button pressing errors may occur, it is important that patients always confirm the insulin dose flashing on the display is correct before pressing act to start delivery. according to the local supplier, the affected products were distributed in hong kong. if you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 19 march 2014.

Device

insulin pumps MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-722, MMT-554, a...
  • Modelo / Serial
  • Descripción del producto
    Medical Device Safety Alert: Boston Scientific Teleflex Medical CAPIO Sutures
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic

Manufacturer

Medtronic
  • Empresa matriz del fabricante (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Comentario del fabricante
    “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.
  • Source
    DH