FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9731754 - Passive Biopsy Fee Per Use (FPU) Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

Recall: Z-2325-2015 · Initiated July 17, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2325-2015
Event Number
71756
Firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FEI Number
1000517638
Product Code
HAW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
July 17, 2015
Posted
August 3, 2015
Terminated
April 7, 2016
Address
826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville, CO, 80027-9710

Description

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9731754 - Passive Biopsy Fee Per Use (FPU) Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

Reason

The adhesive between the sphere assembly and the biopsy needle shaft may be compromised, causing the sphere assembly to move on the needle shaft. This may result in inaccurate navigation and improper placement of the needles biopsy window in the brain.

Action

Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 17, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for any of the affected lots and quarantine them if found. They will be asked to complete a confirmation form indicating they have completed this action and are to email or fax the form to Medtronic. Customers will be asked to contact Medtronic to obtain a return material authorization number and arrange for no-charge replacements of impacted products. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Medtronic Technical Services at 800-595-9709. For questions regarding this recall call 720-890-3302.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada.

Quantity

1415 total