Events

Recall of Device Recall DBS Lead Depth Stop

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

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
    77839
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3069-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-03-17
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=158021
  • 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
    Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for parkinsonian tremor - Product Code MHY
  • Reason
    Medtronic received reports that the dbs depth stop did not adequately secure to the lead, which can result in dbs lead placement beyond the intended target.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 2017, to all affected consignees with important safety information on the use of the device. No product retrieval is involved at this time. The letter was addressed to Neurosurgeon. The letter described the product involved in the recall, provided information on the "Background", "Potential Risk to Patients", "Actions", & "Additional Information". For questions, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933 weekdays 7 am - pm CDT.

Device

Device Recall DBS Lead Depth Stop
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA,CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,M MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Foreign Distribution: India, ANZ, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) lead kits, models 3387/3387S, 3389/3389S, and 3391/3391S, The lead kit contains one DBS lead in addition to multiple accessories used in DBS lead implant procedures. Among these accessories is the DBS lead holder, also referred to as the lead depth stop. || The lead holder affixes to the DBS lead during the lead implant procedure, marking the distance to the lead tip and providing control of DBS lead depth during implant by interfacing with the stereotactic system
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave, Minneapolis MN 55421-1241
  • 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