FDA recall record

FHC microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Manual), Product Number 70-ZD-MA recall — FDA Z-2351-2018

The FHC Depth Stop Adapter may cause damage to the lead and stylet when the depth stop screw is over-tightened onto the lead. This damage can manifest as…

Class IIclassification
Z-2351-2018official record ID
Jul 11, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2351-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmFHC, Inc.
Report dateJul 11, 2018
Recall initiation dateMay 10, 2018
Quantity2952 total
LocationBowdoin, ME, United States

Official product description

microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Manual), Product Number 70-ZD-MA

Why the product was recalled

The FHC Depth Stop Adapter may cause damage to the lead and stylet when the depth stop screw is over-tightened onto the lead. This damage can manifest as low impedances or a short circuit between one or multiple electrode pairs in the lead, and has resulted in the need to remove and replace the implanted lead intraoperative or in a follow-up procedure.

Distribution information

The devices were distributed to the following US states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The devices were distributed to the following foreign countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Norway, Romania, South Africa, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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