Medtronic Neuromodulation Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc., Villalba, Puerto Rico, USA. Contents of the inner package are STERILE. Method of sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Model 3998 lead is an implantable, permanent lead. It is used to deliver electrical pulses to the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord. The lead consists of two polyurethane lead bodies joined to one silicone rubber paddle. The lead has two parallel rows of four platinum iridium el Recall
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Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc., Villalba, Puerto Rico, USA. Contents of the inner package are STERILE. Method of sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Model 3998 lead is an implantable, permanent lead. It is used to deliver electrical pulses to the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord. The lead consists of two polyurethane lead bodies joined to one silicone rubber paddle. The lead has two parallel rows of four platinum iridium el
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Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Products Sold
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Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc due to Medtronic is recalling certain lots of Model 3998 SPECIFY surgical lead kits due to a package mislabeling issue. The package labeling incorrectly sta. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Medtronic is recalling certain lots of Model 3998 SPECIFY surgical lead kits due to a package mislabeling issue. The package labeling incorrectly states the lead length is 28 cm in length when it should state 20 cm. Recalled lots are to be returned for replacement or credit.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
In May 2008, a Product Recall letter was issued to customers. Medtronic Field Representatives are to contact customers with consigned or unregistered sold product to remove it and return it to Medtronic. A Leave-Behind letter will be provided to customers, explaining the issue and the reason for removal of product. Recalled devices will be returned for replacement or credit. The Medtronic representative will complete and return a Reply Card, which documents the notification of the customer. If you have questions or comments, contact your Medtronic representative.
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