Medtronic SenSight Extension Tunneler Kit, REF B31030; The Extension Tunneler Kit is used to assist in the tunneling and passage of extensions for deep brain stimulation
FDA Recall Z-1408-2023 · Posted 2023-04-19
Recalling FirmMedtronic Neuromodulation
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeMHY
Date Initiated2023-03-17
Product Quantity1414 units
Reason for Recall
Medtronic has received reports of SenSight Extension Tunneler kits that contain dual carriers with have been machined on only one side. As a result, the dual carrier cannot be used to pass two extensions simultaneously.
Firm Action
Medtronic issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 03/17/2023 via UPS 2-day delivery. The notice explained the issue and the hazard and requested the following actions be taken:
Quarantine all unused product from the affected lots and return them as described on the Customer Confirmation Form. Pass the notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product has been transferred or distributed.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Belgium, Canary Islands, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.