Z-2458-2012 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- October 3, 2012
- Initiation Date
- July 27, 2012
- Termination Date
- February 20, 2013
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 18 from Lot 093984 for Right Gel Pads
Product Description
The MAYFIELD¿ Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD¿ Base Units and MAYFIELD¿ Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeries in the prone or supine positions. Those devices provide cranial stability and immobility for various craniotomies and spinal procedures. The Gel Pads are supplied to users in labeled plastic bags, 1 per bag. Product Usage: The MAYFIELD¿ Horseshoe Gel Pads are used in conjunction with the MAYFIELD¿ Base Units and MAYFIELD¿ Swivel Adaptors for neurosurgeries in the prone or supine positions. They are plastic gel filled devices that provide cushioning between the head and other metallic part of the MAYFIELD¿ system. The Left and Right Pads are mirror images.
Reason for Recall
An investigation of customer complaints identified that for two product lots, Left Horseshoe Gel Pads were packaged as a Right Horseshoe Gel Pads and vice versa. None of the complaints resulted in a report of patient injuries or an increase in the time to complete the surgical procedure. A physician was consulted to assess patient risk and concluded that there is no potential harm to patients, onl
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states of AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, IA, IL, IN, NC, and NY and the countries of: Canada and Belgium.
Code Information
The Lot No's for the affected Gel Pads are Lot 093984 of part number# 440C1011 for Right Gel Pads