Events

Recall of Device Recall Touch N Go pointer

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

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
    76060
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1007-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-12-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-05-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=152061
  • 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
    Medtronic navigation, inc. announces a voluntary field action for the axiem touch n go pointer probe because the patient registration accuracy may compromise navigation accuracy when using the stealthstation¿ system with touch n go pointer probes for patient registration.
  • Action
    The firm, Medtronic, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter on 12/12/16 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine inventory for any affected products, quarantine them for return to Medtronic; complete and return the CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM by email at RS.NavFCA@medtronic.com or fax to Medtronic Technical Services at 651-367-7075 (even if you do not have affected product); and contact Medtronic Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709 to get a return material authorization (RMA) and arrange for their return and no charge replacements. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact Medtronic Technical Services at (800) 595-9709.

Device

Device Recall Touch N Go pointer
  • Model / Serial
    lot number 150626B
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    AxIEM Touch N Go Pointer Probe. Model Number: 9735318. Placed in a 30mil PETG tray sealed with a Tyvek lid and then placed in a shelf carton.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Navigation, Inc., 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville CO 80027-9710
  • 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