Medtronic Neuromodulation Medtronic DBS" 3389 Lead Kit for Deep brain stimulation, DBS Leads: Proximal 40 mm, Distal 9.0 mm, Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Active Therapy includes Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy and Activa Tremor Control Therapy. Parkinson's Control Therapy: Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GP) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parki Recall
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Medtronic DBS" 3389 Lead Kit for Deep brain stimulation, DBS Leads: Proximal 40 mm, Distal 9.0 mm, Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Active Therapy includes Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy and Activa Tremor Control Therapy. Parkinson's Control Therapy: Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GP) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parki
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Medtronic Neuromodulation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
PIN 3389028103, 33890400103, and 338904004V
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PIN 3389028103, 33890400103, and 338904004V
Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling Medtronic DBS" 3389 Lead Kit for Deep brain stimulation, DBS Leads: Proximal 40 mm, Distal 9.0 mm, M due to Medtronic has received reports of DBS" leads being damaged at the proximal connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used in the implant procedu. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Medtronic has received reports of DBS" leads being damaged at the proximal connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used in the implant procedure. The lead damage is the result of excessive torsion and / or tensile lading of the proximal connector end of the lead. Data also suggest that excessive torque while tightening or loosening the setscrews may twist the setscrew connector block and d
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were sent a "Medtronic Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letter 8/2008. The letter addressed to Healthcare Professionals, described the product involved, explanation of the issue, recommendations for Implant and included an attachment "Updated Instructions for Using the Lead Cap". Contact Medtronic Neuromodulation at 1-800-707-0933 for assistance.
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As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC, PR
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