ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1415-06 ยท LKK Pump, Infusion, Implanted, Programmable

Medtronic Neurological

Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit, Model 8598, (provides replacement parts for the distal section of the 8731 Intrathecal Catheter) . Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA.

DateSep 9, 2006 (initiated Jul 21, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonTip dislodgement during implantation-Medtronic is recalling Model 8731 Intrathecal Catheter and Model 8598 Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit because the platinum-iridium tip may be dislodged by the guide wire during implantation.
Root causeOther
ActionAn Urgent Worldwide Medical Device Recall letter was sent to affected customers 07/20/06 for delivery on 07/21/06. The letter describes the issue, identifies the affected product and list action required by the customer. Affected devices are to be removed from active inventory, quarantined and returned to Medtronic for a warranty credit. A Reply card is asked to be returned. Medtronic Representatives will follow-up by July 28, 2006.
QuantityRecalls Z-1414-1415-06-USA- 359 devices. - Foreign 575 devices
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-USA and Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.