Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Preimplantation Test Kit,

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

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
    65600
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1810-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-06-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-07-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-09-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119690
  • 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
    Syringe, irrigating (non dental) - Product Code KYZ
  • Reason
    Medtronic neurosurgery is recalling the medtronic preimplantation test kit because the outer carton had expiration dates that were incorrect. the date on the outer carton is later than the expiration date for one or more of the individually packaged sterile components in the kit.
  • Action
    An "Urgent Field Safety Notice" recall letter dated 6/28/13 was sent to customers who purchased the Medtronic Preimplantation Test Kit, catalog number 21047, to inform them of the recall due to the incorrect outer carton expiration dates. The recall letter informed the customers of the problems and actions identified. Customers were instructed to contact the Quality Department at (805) 571-8725 for questions.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Preimplantation Test Kit,
  • Model / Serial
    C22929 C40543 C56465 C80034 D16291 C25329 C42910 C57924 C80787 D16693 C25475 C43115 C62128 D00052 D20967 C25662 C43512 C65929 D01033 D22544 C28396 C45615 C66120 D07250 D25802 C29229 C46351 C68906 D07373 D30597 C33946 C46583 C69701 D07507 C36893 C49439 C71003 D10462 C36904 C49706 C73622 D11409 C38718 C51418 C76639 D13208 C39484 C52417 C78186 D14099 C40150 C53058 C79051 D16157
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution in the US.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Preimplantation Test Kit, Catalog No. 21047. The kit is indicated for use with Medtronic CSF-Flow Control Valves and Delta Valves, when a simple preimplantation test is desired to verify that the valve conforms to labeled product specifications.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neurosurgery

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neurosurgery
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Neurosurgery, 125 Cremona Dr, Goleta CA 93117-3083
  • 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