FDA Enforcement Class I Ongoing

microTargeting Insertion Tube Set, P/N 66-IT-05P, Lot 244517. The intended use is to accurately guide a microelectrode or instrument in the brain during stereotactic functional neurosurgical procedures.

Recall: Z-0312-2025 · Reported November 20, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0312-2025
Event ID
95479
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
FHC, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 20, 2024
Initiation Date
October 4, 2024
Classification Date
November 8, 2024
Address
1201 Main St, N/A, Bowdoin, ME, 04287-7302, United States

Description

microTargeting Insertion Tube Set, P/N 66-IT-05P, Lot 244517. The intended use is to accurately guide a microelectrode or instrument in the brain during stereotactic functional neurosurgical procedures.

Reason

A complaint was received (MDR 3002250546-2024-00003) prompting an investigation. The investigation revealed a schematic for a spacer tube which is too long relative to the size of other components was included in the build order for Lot 244517 of P/N 66-IT-06P. Use of the product with a spacer tube which is too long could result in intercranial hemorrhaging and brain damage.

Code Info

Package DI: 10873263004323; Contains DI Package: 00873263004326 LOT No. 244517

Distribution

Domestic distribution only to the following states: AZ, CA, PA, TN, TX, WA.

Quantity

8 packs of 5ea (40 total)