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Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Lumbar Catheter, REF 46917, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.

FDA Recall Z-1166-2024 · Posted 2024-02-27

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodePCB
Date Initiated2024-01-22
Product Quantity3, 889 units

Reason for Recall

Potential for catheter disconnection from the patient line stopcock connectors.

Firm Action

On January 23, 2024, Medtronic CSF issued a "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Notification to affected consignees via mail. Medtronic CSF asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Immediately identify and quarantine any unused impacted product(s). 2. Return all unused and non-expired product(s) in your inventory to Medtronic. Your Medtronic Sales Representative can assist in returning any affected consignment and loaner inventory, if applicable. 3. Work with your Medtronic Rep to receive an RGA# or contact us at 1-800-874-5797, Option 1, to coordinate inventory replacement/credit. Reference FA1400, Lot Number, and Product Number. 4. Reference the RGA# in the attention line when returning the affected product. Credit for products returned without an RGA# may be delayed. 5. Return unopened affected units to: Medtronic, Attention: [Insert RGA #], 4340 Swinnea Rd., Building B, Returns cage, Memphis, TN 38118 6. Complete and return the Customer Confirmation Form, even if you do not have any unused affected product to return via email to [email protected] within 30 days of receipt. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic representative.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV; and OUS (foreign): Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran, Islamic Republic Of Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.

Official Source

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

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