Medtronic — Class II medical device recall Z-0567-2013
Terminated recall by Medtronic Neuromodulation, reported 2012-12-26, distributed nationwide. Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may cont
| Recall number | Z-0567-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Neuromodulation, Minneapolis, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-12-03 |
| Classified | 2012-12-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-12-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-11-14 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, BE, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, NL, PL, TR |
| Quantity | 140 units |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| Model numbers | 3387, 3389, 37085, 37086, 37601, 37602, 37603, 37612, 7426, 7428, 7482, 7482A, 7483 |
Product
Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Rico. Medtronic¿ DBSTM Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease that are not adequately controlled with medication. STN/GPi target system components: ¿ Kinetra¿ Model 7428 or Soletra¿ Model 7426 Neurostimulator ¿ Activa¿ PC Model 37601, Activa RC Model 37612, Activa SC Model 37602, or Activa SC Model 37603 Neurostimulator ¿ Model 7482, Model 7482A, Model 7483, Model 37085, or Model 37086 Extension ¿ Model 3387 or Model 3389 Lead Medtronic DBS Therapy for Tremor - Unilateral thalamic stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Tremor is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for patients who are diagnosed with essential tremor or parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability. VIM target system components: ¿ Soletra Model 7426 Neurostimulator ¿ Activa PC Model 37601, Activa RC Model 37612, Activa SC Model 37602, or Activa SC Model 37603 Neurostimulator ¿ Model 7482, Model 7482A, Model 7483, Model 37085, or Model 37086 Extension ¿ Model 3387 or Model 3389 Lead.
Reason for recall
Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may contain a damaged winged connector boot. The connector boot may not have been molded properly and may be cracked. Approximately 14% of the 140 affected extension kits may contain a damaged radiopaque winged connector boot.
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