Device Recall CSFUnitized Shunt

  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers:  Catalog No. 46022: D27162; D30984; D3461 0; D35834; D37761; D39054; D39539.  Catalog No. 46024: D13944; D14093; D14217; D14216; D33526; D39540.  Catalog No. 46026: D35572; D39583.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to US and worldwide: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Germany, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    CSF-Unitized Shunt, Contoured Regular, Low Pressure, Catalog No. 46022; || CSF-Unitized Shunt, Contoured Regular, Medium Pressure, Catalog No. 46024; CSF-Unitized Shunt, Contoured Regular, High Pressure, || Catalog No. 46026. || CSF-Unitized Shunt Kits are designed as integrated CSF-Flow Control Shunts for use in shunting cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricle of the brain into the peritoneal cavity.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Neurosurgery, 125 Cremona Dr, Goleta CA 93117-3083
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA