FDA recall record

AD-TECH Spencer Probe Depth Electrode Product Usage: The Ad-Tech Depth Electrodes recall — FDA Z-2396-2019

An Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist, attended a case on April 15, 2019. During the case the surgeon encountered an issue after implanting four Ad-Tech depth…

Class IIclassification
Z-2396-2019official record ID
Sep 4, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2396-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAd-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation
Report dateSep 4, 2019
Recall initiation dateApr 16, 2019
Quantity18
LocationOak Creek, WI, United States

Official product description

AD-TECH Spencer Probe Depth Electrode Product Usage: The Ad-Tech Depth Electrodes (Depth Electrodes, Foramen Ovale Depth Electrodes, Macro Micro Depth Electrodes, Spencer Probe Depth Electrodes, Wyler Sphenoidal Depth Electrodes) are intended for temporary (< 30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals at the subsurface level of the brain. The recording of electrical activity supports definition of the location of epileptogenic foci and brain mapping.

Why the product was recalled

An Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist, attended a case on April 15, 2019. During the case the surgeon encountered an issue after implanting four Ad-Tech depth electrodes. Upon initial device testing subsequent to implantation it was identified that two of the devices that were labeled as 8 contact depth electrodes (SD08R-SP05X-000) were in fact 6 contact depth electrodes (SD06R-SP05X-000) . There was no impact to the patient due to this incident.

Distribution information

Worldwide - Nationwide distribution in the state of Illinois and countries of Russia and United Kingdom

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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