Recall Z-1525-2014 ยท MHY Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Medtronic Activa RC (37612), Activa PC (37601), Activa SC (37602), Activa SC (37603), Activa PC+S (37604), Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders.
| Date | Apr 29, 2014 (initiated Feb 27, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Medtronic neurostimulators (used with pain and deep brain stimulation therapy) have a cycling feature that, when enabled, allows stimulation output to be toggled on and off based on the programmed settings. The use of this feature is determined by the physician and set using the clinician programmer. Current labeling indicates the use of cycling improves device longevity and recharge interval |
| Root cause | Labeling False and Misleading |
| Action | Medtronic sent a Medical Device Correction letter dated February 2014 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to do the following: If you have patients with cycling enabled or wish to use cycling, use the updated calculations and graphs available online at professional.medtronic.com/cycling to assess the impact of cycling on device longevity. Medtronic will update the product labeling in the second half of 2014. " Remind your patients to continue to check their battery status. Instruct |
| Quantity | 170,286 US, 73,921 OUS for all devices |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution - all states including DC and Puerto Rico. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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