BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class I Terminated

    Medtronic DBS Therapy for Dystonia Kit, models 3317, 3319, 3337 and 3339. Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. Product Usage: Dystonia Therapy Kit is indicated for unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) to aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia, including generalized and/or segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis).

    Recall: Z-1191-2013 · Reported May 8, 2013

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1191-2013
    Event ID
    64439
    Classification
    Class I
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Medtronic Neuromodulation
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    May 8, 2013
    Initiation Date
    February 8, 2013
    Classification Date
    May 1, 2013
    Termination Date
    May 22, 2014
    Address
    7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432-3568, United States

    Description

    Medtronic DBS Therapy for Dystonia Kit, models 3317, 3319, 3337 and 3339. Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. Product Usage: Dystonia Therapy Kit is indicated for unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) to aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia, including generalized and/or segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis).

    Reason

    There is a potential for lead damage due to the use of the lead cap provided in DBS and Dystonia kits. Medtronic has received reports of DBS leads being damaged at the connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used. The connector end of the lead is the end of the lead connected to the lead extension. Tightening or loosening of the setscrew may twist the setscrew connector block and may damag

    Code Info

    all product is affected as the lead kits are not being removed from the market. Medtronic is providing Additional Instructions for Capping the Lead and Removing the Lead Cap.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam.

    Quantity

    30,000