Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic, Lead Kit for DBS Stimulation

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
    74545
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2602-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-10-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147876
  • 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 has voluntarily decided to retrieve unused model 3387s-40 and 3389s-40 dbs leads from three manufacturing lot numbers. during the manufacturing process of a dbs lead component, medtronic identified the potential for lead insulation damage.
  • Action
    Consignees were delivered in person by Medtronic Field Representatives a "Medical Device Removal" letter dated June 2016. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Advised consignees to return the unused product and to complete the Customer Confirmation Form. For questions contact Medtronic Technical Services at 800-707-09033 weekdays 7 am - 6 pm, or contact your Medtronic representative.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic, Lead Kit for DBS Stimulation
  • Model / Serial
    lots: VA15GPJ, VA15K3N, VA15K7K
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US: AR, CA, FL, IL MD, MO, NE, NY, OH, TN WI.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic, Lead Kit for DBS Stimulation. Model Numbers 3387S-40 (p/n 3387S0007V) & 3389S-40 (p/n 3389S0008V).
  • 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