Events

Recall of Device Recall Nexdrive Micropositioning Drive

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
    68615
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2118-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-01-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128310
  • 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
    Neurological stereotaxic Instrument - Product Code HAW
  • Reason
    Potential for misalignment of the z-stage scale. using one of these devices for a procedure could result in the microelectrode being inserted to an incorrect target depth.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 2014 on June 11, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. The letter described the "Action Requested" which included to stop using and return the recalled device and to complete and return the Reply Form. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933. EXPANDED 10/02/2014: Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter beginning 10/02/2014. The letter explained that this letter is an update to the June 2014 action, to include 4 additional lot numbers. The letter explained the reason for recall identified all lots recalled and asked that devices stopped being used. A response form provided instructions on how to return product and the form was asked to be returned within 10 days. Questions should be directed to Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Service at 1-800-707-0933, weekdays 7 am - 6 pm, Central time.

Device

Device Recall Nexdrive Micropositioning Drive
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers: 082605614, 082601414, 082602014, 082634313, 082630913, 082629713, 082629613, 082626913, 082623113, 082621413, and 082618213.   EXPANDED 10/02/2014 Lot Numbers: 082616214, 082616314, 082618314, and 082618414.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, LA, MN, MT, NC, NE, OR, TX, VA, and UT, and Internationally to Canada, Spain, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Nexdrive Micropositioning Drive. Models Ml-1000 and Ml-2000. || For use in conjunction with the Medtronic Nexframe Stereotactic System for the precise positioning of microelectrodes and implantable leads. A stereotactic guidance system used in conjunction with Medtronic StealthStation Navigation Systems-image-guided surgery (IGS) systems-for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave Ne, Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
  • 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