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Recall Z-0322-2017 ยท GAH Stylet, Surgical, General & Plastic Surgery

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Visualase Visualization Stylets PN 020-2301. The individual components within the Visualase Body Accessory Kit are packaged in Tyvek pouches. The packaged devices are then placed into a cardboard box which is labeled with the Body Accessory Kit label. Labeled sterile. The visualization stylet is constructed of titanium and used during Visualase laser ablation procedures by inserting it into intra

DateOct 28, 2016 (initiated Sep 1, 2016)
StatusTerminated
ReasonMedtronic Navigation, Inc. announces a voluntary field action for the Visualase Visualization Stylets and Visualase Body Accessory Kit because when the Visualization Stylet is placed in the magnetic field of a magnetic resonance imaging system it pulls and/or bends toward the field.
Root causeMixed-up of materials/components
ActionMedtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 2, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to examine their stock for the affected product and if any are found contact Medtronic to arrange for a no charge replacement. Customers were asked to complete the Customer Confirmation form attached to the letter and return it to Medtronic at RS.NavFCA@medtronic.com or by Fax to 651-367-7075. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Medtronic Technica
Quantity100 total units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US including CA, GA, FL, and TX. Internationally to Australia.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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