FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

DBS Pocket Adaptor, Model 64001 and Model 64002. The Medtronic Models 64001 (1x4) and 64002 (2x4) Pocket Adaptors can be used as a part of a neurostimulation system for deep brain stimulation. The pocket adaptor is intended to be implanted with the new replacement neurostimulator in the same pocket used for the explanted neurostimulator. Implanting in the same neurostimulator pocket allows for a single-incision procedure.

Recall: Z-2645-2016 · Reported August 31, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2645-2016
Event ID
74552
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 31, 2016
Initiation Date
June 23, 2016
Classification Date
August 24, 2016
Termination Date
September 21, 2017
Address
7000 Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55421-1241, United States

Description

DBS Pocket Adaptor, Model 64001 and Model 64002. The Medtronic Models 64001 (1x4) and 64002 (2x4) Pocket Adaptors can be used as a part of a neurostimulation system for deep brain stimulation. The pocket adaptor is intended to be implanted with the new replacement neurostimulator in the same pocket used for the explanted neurostimulator. Implanting in the same neurostimulator pocket allows for a single-incision procedure.

Reason

Due to the potential for pocket adaptor conductor wire fractures involving DBS Pocket Adaptor Model 64001 and Model 64002, a safety notification was sent to healthcare professionals to reinforce device specific labeling for the handling of pocket adaptors and system integrity checking during implant procedures.

Code Info

Notification is not lot specific.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Quantity

7,542 in the US and 12,999 outside the US.