FDA Recall Terminated

Nicolet C64 Stimulus Switching Unit (SSU Amplifier), Catalog/ Part Numbers: 382-610800, 688-624200, 688-624300, 842-687900, 672-610800F. Product Usage: The SSU Amplifier is used with the Cortical Stimulator Control unit which is used for functional brain mapping procedures during treatment of patients with seizure disorder and brain tumors, providing stimulation via electrode pairs or a hand held bipolar probe.

Recall: Z-0801-2012 · Initiated October 5, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0801-2012
Event Number
60223
Firm
CareFusion 209 Inc.
FEI Number
3010611950
Product Code
GYC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 5, 2011
Posted
January 26, 2012
Terminated
May 21, 2012
Address
1850 Deming Way, Middleton, WI, 53562-3530

Description

Nicolet C64 Stimulus Switching Unit (SSU Amplifier), Catalog/ Part Numbers: 382-610800, 688-624200, 688-624300, 842-687900, 672-610800F. Product Usage: The SSU Amplifier is used with the Cortical Stimulator Control unit which is used for functional brain mapping procedures during treatment of patients with seizure disorder and brain tumors, providing stimulation via electrode pairs or a hand held bipolar probe.

Reason

CareFusion is recalling the NicoletOne Software v5.60.2-5.71.4 used with the Cortical Stimulator Control Unit. It is possible that during cortical stimulation the electrode annotation label may be incorrect on the screen and in the report when the current is correctly delivered through the selected electrodes. Also, it has been determined that the stimulus cable connection in the Cortical S

Action

CareFusion sent an "Urgent: Field Safety Corrective Action Notification" letter dated October 5, 2011 to all affected consignees. The letter described the product, the problem and urgent actions to be taken. Consignees were advised to immediately provide their customers with the attached customer notification letter. Consignees were instructed to complete and return the Verification Form enclosed in the notice. For questions on this matter call 1-800-356-0007 ext. 5129.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KY, MI, MO, NY, TX and WA and the countries of: CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COATIA, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, INDIA, ISRAEL, KOREA, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SINGAPORE, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, RUSSIA and UNITED KINGDOM.

Quantity

80 units