Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-3069-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Neuromodulation |
| Report date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Quantity | 86,024 |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, United States |
Official product description
DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) lead kits, models 3387/3387S, 3389/3389S, and 3391/3391S, The lead kit contains one DBS lead in addition to multiple accessories used in DBS lead implant procedures. Among these accessories is the DBS lead holder, also referred to as the lead depth stop. The lead holder affixes to the DBS lead during the lead implant procedure, marking the distance to the lead tip and providing control of DBS lead depth during implant by interfacing with the stereotactic system
Why the product was recalled
Medtronic received reports that the DBS depth stop did not adequately secure to the lead, which can result in DBS lead placement beyond the intended target.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA,CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,M MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Foreign Distribution: India, ANZ, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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