Terminated

DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) lead kits, models 3387/3387S, 3389/3389S, and 3391/3391S, The lead kit contains one DBS lead in addition to multiple accessories used in DBS lead implant procedures. Among these accessories is the DBS lead holder, also referred to as the lead depth stop. The lead holder affixes to the DBS lead during the lead implant procedure, marking the distance to the lead tip and providing control of DBS lead depth during implant by interfacing with the stereotactic system

FDA Recall Z-3069-2017 · Posted None

Recalling FirmMedtronic Neuromodulation

Recall StatusTerminated

Product CodeMHY

Date Initiated2017-03-17

Date Terminated2021-04-22

Product Quantity86,024

Reason for Recall

Medtronic received reports that the DBS depth stop did not adequately secure to the lead, which can result in DBS lead placement beyond the intended target.

Firm Action

Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 2017, to all affected consignees with important safety information on the use of the device. No product retrieval is involved at this time. The letter was addressed to Neurosurgeon. The letter described the product involved in the recall, provided information on the "Background", "Potential Risk to Patients", "Actions", & "Additional Information". For questions, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933 weekdays 7 am - pm CDT.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA,CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN,M MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Foreign Distribution: India, ANZ, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Official Source

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