Recall Z-0186-2009 ยท MHY Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Tremor
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Medtronic DBS" 3387 Lead Kit for Deep brain stimulation, DBS Leads: Proximal 40 mm, Distal 12.0 mm, Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Active Therapy includes Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy and Activa Tremor Control Therapy. Parkinson's Control Therapy: Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GP) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy is ind
| Date | Oct 27, 2008 (initiated Jun 14, 2008) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Medtronic has received reports of DBS" leads being damaged at the proximal connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used in the implant procedure. The lead damage is the result of excessive torsion and / or tensile lading of the proximal connector end of the lead. Data also suggest that excessive torque while tightening or loosening the setscrews may twist the setscrew connector block and d |
| Root cause | Process design |
| Action | Consignees were sent a "Medtronic Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letter 8/2008. The letter addressed to Healthcare Professionals, described the product involved, explanation of the issue, recommendations for Implant and included an attachment "Updated Instructions for Using the Lead Cap". Contact Medtronic Neuromodulation at 1-800-707-0933 for assistance. |
| Quantity | 3939 |
| Distribution | AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL , IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE , NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT , VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. ALGERIA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CROATIA, CYPRESS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGY |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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