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Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines are packaged in individually sealed pouches and distributed in recall — FDA Z-3212-2018

The packaging sterile barrier does not comply with the applicable packaging standard for terminally sterilized medical devices. While the Instructions for…

Class IIclassification
Z-3212-2018official record ID
Oct 3, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-3212-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMedtronic Neurosurgery
Report dateOct 3, 2018
Recall initiation dateMay 3, 2018
Quantity2616
LocationGoleta, CA, United States

Official product description

Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines are packaged in individually sealed pouches and distributed in boxes containing 5 individually pouched Clip Gun Magazine. REF CM8902, Medtronic Clip Gun Magazine, Rx only, CE 0344, STERILE EO, Rx only, Single Use

Why the product was recalled

The packaging sterile barrier does not comply with the applicable packaging standard for terminally sterilized medical devices. While the Instructions for Use (IFU) state Do not use if package has been previously opened or damaged , it is possible that the seal breach may go undetected by the user's naked eye.

Distribution information

Domestic: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NB, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY OUS: Australia, Germany, Kenya, Russian Federation, South Africa

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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