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Recall of Device Recall StrataMR Adjustable Valves & Shunts

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
    76595
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1702-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-02-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-04-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-09-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=153618
  • 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
    Shunt, central nervous system and components - Product Code JXG
  • Reason
    Incorrect valve rotor orientation due to misalignment and/or off-center positioning of the stratamr locator tool: when the stratamr valve is set in the incorrect orientation, higher valve opening pressures result leading to a corresponding underdrainage in csf fluid performance. this condition may result in the following adverse health consequences: ventriculomegaly, headaches, nausea, vomiting and lethargy. if left untreated, underdrainage has the potential to lead to coma and death.
  • Action
    The firm has initiated a CAPA and issued notification via letter to US Customers on February 22, 2017. As of the date of the report (2/22/17) the firm was still in process of notifying foreign customers. Recipients are instructed to: 1) Cease use of the listed product, 2) Account for number of product units implanted or discarded and return any unused units by completing an attached individualized customer product accountability form provided in the letter, 3) If any of the indicated products have been implanted in patients, to adjust the valves according to instructions listed in an included attachment. Recipients are asked to fax a customer acknowledgment response form or scan/take a picture of the form and email to rs.mnsfca@medtronic.com with "StrataMR Recall" in the subject line.

Device

Device Recall StrataMR Adjustable Valves & Shunts
  • Model / Serial
    Worldwide Catalog Number 42955, VALVE 42955 FP-STRATAMR SMALL E03581, E04352, E05120, E05121, E06139, E06476, E09475, E11656, E12556, E12753, E13482, E13483, E13484, E13641, E14518, E14519, E18555, E18556, E18557, E18558, E19670, E19866 Catalog Number 42965, VALVE 42965 FP-STRATAMR REGULAR E03582, E04353, E06015, E06016, E06138, E06412, E09619, E11655, E12041, E12265, E12266, E12950, E12951, E12952, E12953, E13485, E13698, E18559, E18560, E19084, E19540, E19671, E19867, E22208, E22242 Catalog Number 46955, ASSY 46955 FP SHUNT STRATAMR SMALL E12752, E12932, E13573, E16247 Catalog Number 46960, SHUNT 46960 SNAP STRATAMR SMALL E12273, E12780, E12934, E14748 Catalog Number 46965, ASSY 46965 FP SHUNT STRATAMR REGULAR E12779, E12933, E13576, E14270 Catalog Number 46970, SHUNT 46970 SNAP STRATAMR REG E12272, E12620, E12935
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Product was distributed throughout the US and to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK.
  • Product Description
    The Medtronic StrataMR adjustable valves and shunts are designed to provide continuous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow from the ventricles of the brain into the right atrium of the heart or the peritoneal cavity. The design enables the physician to non-invasive adjust valve pressure/performance level pre- and post-implantation by using magnetic adjustment tools without the need for radiographic confirmation. || After surgical implantation, the Medtronic Neurosurgery StrataMR valves provide a non-invasive method to address changing patient needs in the management of hydrocephalus. The valve design enables the physician to adjust the valve pressure/performance level using the Medtronic StrataMR Adjustment Tools. The StrataMR valves are intended to maintain performance level setting under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exposure when scanned in accordance with the MRI conditions in the labeling. The StrataMR valves, small and regular, provide the full range of performance levels: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5. The currently set performance level is discernible through use of the Indicator Tool or by x-ray (for corresponding settings, refer to figure 6). The dome is designed to allow needle puncture via a 25-gauge or smaller noncoring needle. The StrataMR valve can be flushed in either the distal or proximal direction by percutaneous finger pressure. Occluders are located proximally and distally to the central reservoir on the StrataMR valve regular and only distally on the small model to facilitate selective flushing.
  • 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