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Recall of Device Recall AccuGuide

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Xomed, 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
    37298
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0576-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-01-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-03-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-07-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=50302
  • 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
    Surface electrodes - Product Code GZX
  • Reason
    A labeling discrepancy was internally identified for the surface electrode component of ref 8263210 accuguide emg injection needle, 30g x 25mm. the outside box label correctly indicates 'content: 5 sterile injection needles and 10 non-sterile surface electrodes'; however, the pouches for the 10 surface electrodes inside the box are incorrectly labeled as 'sterile'.
  • Action
    Each consignee contacted via telephone 01/22/2007, and then sent a follow-up fax letter 02/02/2007, which explained the issue, and the options for dispositioning any product that they still had in stock. Since firm has determined that the risk of keeping and using these devices is negligible to no risk, as they are intended to be and typically used in a non-sterile manner, the firm is offering the consignees the option to keep their devices or have them replaced.

Device

Device Recall AccuGuide
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 45648300, 46526000, 46709500, 48166300
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
  • Product Description
    AccuGuide Injection Needles (Surface electrodes) || The AccuGuide EMG Injection Needle, product 8263210, contains 5 individually packaged and sterilized injection needles and 10 nonsterile surface electrodes that are packaged 2 per non-breathable pouch, but are not sterilized.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743 Southpoint Dr N, Jacksonville FL 32216-6218
  • 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