Medtronic Recalls Loading System for EnVeo R Loading System

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Medtronic Plc has recalled 6,912 units of loading system of a recently approved heart device after reports of the presence of particulates.

The medical device maker said it received 8 reports related to the issue out of 7,347 potentially affected units through July 6, but no reports of "adverse patient effects". (bit.ly/1eVphqe)

All affected systems have been withdrawn from the market, Medtronic spokeswoman Wendy Dougherty told Reuters on Thursday, adding that no affected loading systems had been released commercially in the United States.

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