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قطاع الأجهزة الطبية
NCMDR
National Center for Medical Devices Reporting
المركز الوطني لبلاغات الأجهزة والمنتجات الطبية
NCMDR Recall
Reference Number: mdprc 123 03 15 000
Date submitted: 3/30/2015
Manufacturer:LAAx, Inc.
Device Type:TIGERPAW System II –7 & 9 connector configurations
Description:It is indicated for the occlusion of the left atrial appendage
Medical Device Identifier:- Product Description : TIGERPAW System II –7 & 9 connector configurations
- Model Numbers :
1) 7 Connector: C-TP-1507
2) 9 Connector : C-TP-1509
- Lot Numbers : All Lots
Reason of Field Safety Corrective Action:The Maquet post-marketing vigilance program has identified issues associated with the TIGERPAW System II. There has been an increase in the frequency of field reports involving the following issues which represent a concern:
- Incomplete closure of the TIGERPAW System II fastener that may result in tissue tears and/or bleeding..
- Possible tear on the left atrial wall during the use of the device.
Remedy Action:Please examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any TIGERPAW System II products. If so, please remove the TIGERPAW System II products, quarantine them and place in a secure location.
Your Maquet Representative will contact you shortly to assist with the return of any product. You will be issued a credit by Maquet after the returned product is received.
Athorized Representative/Importer/Distributor:Al-Faisaliah Medical System, Riyadh, (011) 2114547
Report Source:NCMDR
Source Ref. Number:09DED97EC9307
SFDA Comments:SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Attachments: LAAx, Inc..pdf