FDA recall record

Medtronic Navigation PoleStar system (N20 / N30) Warning Lamps Control Box, Warning Lamps recall — FDA Z-2129-2016

Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain components of the PoleStar system (N20 / N30) because of misplaced ground pins which may cause electrical shock…

Class IIclassification
Z-2129-2016official record ID
Jul 13, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2129-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMedtronic Navigation
Report dateJul 13, 2016
Recall initiation dateJun 20, 2016
Quantity52
LocationYokne'am Ilit, N/A, Israel

Official product description

PoleStar system (N20 / N30) Warning Lamps Control Box, Warning Lamps Control Box Cables, Thermoflex Chiller Product The PoleStar Surgical MRI System is intended for use as an intraoperative imaging device to produce MRI images of sections of the head selected by the physician.

Why the product was recalled

Medtronic Navigation is recalling certain components of the PoleStar system (N20 / N30) because of misplaced ground pins which may cause electrical shock to the user.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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