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Terminated

Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter, Model 8731, (part of infusion systems using Medtronic implantable pumps) The catheter is designed for use in the intrathecal space. Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA.

FDA Recall Z-1414-06 · Posted 2006-09-09

Recalling FirmMedtronic Neurological
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLKK
Date Initiated2006-07-21
Date Terminated2007-06-21
Product QuantityRecalls Z-1414-1415-06-USA - 359 devices. Foreign - 575 devices

Reason for Recall

Tip dislodgement during implantation-Medtronic is recalling Model 8731 Intrathecal Catheter and Model 8598 Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit because the platinum-iridium tip may be dislodged by the guide wire during implantation.

Firm Action

An Urgent Worldwide Medical Device Recall letter was sent to affected customers 07/20/06 for delivery on 07/21/06. The letter describes the issue, identifies the affected product and list action required by the customer. Affected devices are to be removed from active inventory, quarantined and returned to Medtronic for a warranty credit. A Reply card is asked to be returned. Medtronic Representatives will follow-up by July 28, 2006.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA and Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

Official Source

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

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