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Terminated

FHC microTargeting Power Assist System used with the micro Targeting Drive System, models: 66-DA-ME; 66EL-MC; 66EL-MS;66EL-MS-02; 66-EL-MS-03; 66-EL-RM; MT-DS-AM; MT-DS-MD.

FDA Recall Z-0179-06 · Posted 2005-11-23

Recalling FirmFHC, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHAW
Date Initiated2005-10-31
Date Terminated2006-06-07
Product Quantity70 units

Reason for Recall

Power Assist microTargeting System may advance beyond intended target

Firm Action

FHC Inc. and Medtronic notified customers by letter and instructs the customer to return their Motor Option for upgrade to include the following components: 1) Handheld Remote Control, 2) Motor Controller Unit with Display, 3) Motor, and 4) Medical Power Adapter. (See pictures at the end of this communication). Until the Motor Option has been updated, instructions to customers are: Prior to each clinical use: Ensure the microTargeting Drive system is calibrated before each clinical use per the User Guide. Check the microTargeting Drive system functionality over a range of at least 10mm movement. Should any performance indicating either a stall or unintended movement be observed, immediately unplug the 12V Medical Power Adapter, remove the MicroTargeting Drive Motor Option from the system, and continue using the microTargeting Drive in the manual mode. During clinical use: Should any performance indicating either a stall or unintended movement be observed, immediately unplug the 12V Medical Power Adapter, remove the MicroTargeting Drive Motor Option from the system, and continue using the microTargeting Drive in the manual mode. Every 100 uses or annually: Have your microTargeting Drive system checked by the manufacturer per the User Guide. Have your equipment support department check or tighten the MicroTargeting Drive Motor Option Remote Control Knob set screws, tighten as needed, and then re-calibrate.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Foreign: South Africa, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, France

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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