Z-1191-2013 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation — Minneapolis, MN

FDA device recall Z-1191-2013 was initiated by Medtronic Neuromodulation on Feb 8, 2013 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: There is a potential for lead damage due to the use of the lead cap provided in DBS and Dystonia kits. Medtronic has received reports of DBS leads being damaged at the connector end of the lead when… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 22, 2014). Affected quantity: 30,000.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 8, 2013
Initiation Date
Feb 8, 2013
Termination Date
May 22, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
30,000

Product Description

Medtronic DBS Therapy for Dystonia Kit, models 3317, 3319, 3337 and 3339. Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. Product Usage: Dystonia Therapy Kit is indicated for unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) to aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia, including generalized and/or segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis).

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for lead damage due to the use of the lead cap provided in DBS and Dystonia kits. Medtronic has received reports of DBS leads being damaged at the connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used. The connector end of the lead is the end of the lead connected to the lead extension. Tightening or loosening of the setscrew may twist the setscrew connector block and may damag

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam.

Code Information

all product is affected as the lead kits are not being removed from the market. Medtronic is providing Additional Instructions for Capping the Lead and Removing the Lead Cap.

Source

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