FDA Recall Open, Classified

Model B35200 - Percept PC BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator

Recall: Z-0418-2022 · Initiated October 19, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0418-2022
Event Number
88889
Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
FEI Number
2182207
Product Code
MHY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 19, 2021
Address
7000 Central Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN, 55432-3568

Description

Model B35200 - Percept PC BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator

Reason

During cardioversion events, the Model B35200 Percept PC Implantable Neurostimulator could become unresponsive and non-functional. Cardioversion is a procedure performed by a cardiologist to correct an abnormal heartbeat. Medtronic has determined that the cardioversion may damage the circuit electronics in the Percept PC stimulator, thereby, causing the Percept PC stimulator to become non-responsive.

Action

Medtronic distributed a correction notice via mail courier service to impacted U.S. consignees, delivered 06-October-2021. A second attempt to notify US consignees is scheduled for the week of 08-November-2021. A third attempt to notify US consignees is scheduled for the week of 10-Jan-2022. In addition to Medtronic s communications to Percept PC implanting and managing physicians, Medtronic will notify affected patients implanted with Percept PC INS devices of this issue in the US. US Patient notifications are scheduled to happen within a month s timeframe. Medtronic will retain delivery confirmations for all patient notification mailings.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and Puerto Rico. The countries of Australia, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Canary Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, India, Japan, Korea, Republic Of, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

Quantity

10,006 units