Events

Recall of Device Recall DBS Pocket Adaptor

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
    74552
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2645-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-09-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147891
  • 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
    Due to the potential for pocket adaptor conductor wire fractures involving dbs pocket adaptor model 64001 and model 64002, a safety notification was sent to healthcare professionals to reinforce device specific labeling for the handling of pocket adaptors and system integrity checking during implant procedures.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent on 6/23/2016 a "Medical Device Safety Notification," dated June 2016. The letter was addressed to Healthcare Professional. The letter described "Background" information on the problem and product involved in the recall. It also provided "Recommendations" which included "Implanting the pocket adaptor with the neurostimulator" and "Checking system integrity". For questions contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933 weekdays 7 am - 6pm CST.

Device

Device Recall DBS Pocket Adaptor
  • Model / Serial
    Notification is not lot specific.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    DBS Pocket Adaptor, Model 64001 and Model 64002. || The Medtronic Models 64001 (1x4) and 64002 (2x4) Pocket Adaptors can be used as a part of a neurostimulation system for deep brain stimulation. The pocket adaptor is intended to be implanted with the new replacement neurostimulator in the same pocket used for the explanted neurostimulator. Implanting in the same neurostimulator pocket allows for a single-incision procedure.
  • 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