VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 11mm Standard, Model Number RC11STS

FDA device recall Z-1464-2023 · posted 2023-04-26 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Covidien LP

Reason for recall

There is a manufacturing non-conformance that may result in a metal shaving (burr) on the inside of the VersaOneTM Reusable Positioning Cannula, located where the Cannula and Body components are welded together.

Action taken

An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated March 2023 was sent to customers. Customer Actions: Our records show that your facility has received the impacted product. Medtronic requests that you take the following actions: " Identify and quarantine any used and unused impacted product. Please refer to Attachment A: Impacted Serial Number Lists for a list of affected products. For verifying the respective product and serial number on the device and packaging please refer to Attachment B. " Sterilize all used devices as per your standard decontamination protocol prior to returning used cannulas. Utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment is advisable during decontamination of the device. " Return the impacted product(s) to Medtronic following the instructions in the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form. " Complete the Customer Confirmation Form enclosed with this letter, acknowledging that you have received this information. " Forward this notification to any entities within your organization or to any other organization where the potentially affected product has been transferred or further distributed. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with this product should be reported to the FDA and Medtronic: " Online at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm, or call FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) " Medtronic Technical Services at 1-800-962-9888, option 2 to provide information regarding those events. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to patient safety and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic Field Representative.

Root cause

Process control

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

GCJ

Quantity affected

51 units

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NC and the countries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden.

Date initiated

2023-03-22

Date posted

2023-04-26

Location

Mansfield, MA

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