BioTex Reusable Adapter Kit, Part Number 401-021-1010, packaged non-sterile in a dedicated case for steam sterilization The Adapter Kit is used during surgical procedures as an instrument guide holder that maintains the position of an instrument after they have been aligned by the physician via stereotactic guidance during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of the Medtronic StealthStation Image Guided Workstation System.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1234-2016
- Event Number
- 73337
- Firm
- Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 1000517638
- Product Code
- HAW
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- No Marketing Application
- Initiated
- February 22, 2016
- Terminated
- June 15, 2016
- Address
- 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville, CO, 80027-9710
Description
BioTex Reusable Adapter Kit, Part Number 401-021-1010, packaged non-sterile in a dedicated case for steam sterilization The Adapter Kit is used during surgical procedures as an instrument guide holder that maintains the position of an instrument after they have been aligned by the physician via stereotactic guidance during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of the Medtronic StealthStation Image Guided Workstation System.
Medtronic Navigation is recalling the Biotex Adapter Kit because it was commercially distributed by BioTex without a cleared premarket [510(k)] from FDA.
The firm, Medtronic, sent an "URGENT Medical Device Recall" letter dated 2/2016 to its consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The identified consignees will be visited by the assigned Medtronic field representative to explain the need for the field action. The consignees are instructed to locate and remove/secure the kit from use. The Medtronic field representative will assist the consignee with identifying and removing the kit, and complete a Customer Visit record for each consignee they are assigned/visit to document the results of their visit. The consignee is instructed to sign the customer visit form presented by the representative. A copy of this record and a letter explaining the FCA will be left with the consignee. Please contact Medtronic Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709 if you have any questions regarding the subject action or the content of the letter.
US Distribution to states of: FL, NJ, AZ, and NC.
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