Events

Recall of BIT 2.9mm DRILL

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Navigation, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68145
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1580-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-04-24
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-05-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-12-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127004
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Neurological stereotaxic Instrument - Product Code HAW
  • Reason
    Medtronic navigation is recalling certain medtronic single-use, disposable devices because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for product and/or package damage to ensure sterility.
  • Action
    Domestic Urgent Medical Device Safety Notice letters were shipped on April 24 and 25, 2014. The letters indicated that a Medtronic representative will contact the hospital and arrange for a visit to collect affected products and arrange for no charge replacements or credit. Questions regarding this recall should be directed to Medtronic Navigation Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709.

Device

BIT 2.9mm DRILL
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No.: 130204G
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    BIT 9733516 2.9mm DRILL STERILE
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc., 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville CO 80027-9710
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 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