Reported May 8, 2013 · Terminated
Medtronic DBS Lead Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, models 3387, 3387S, 3389, 3389S, 3391, 3391S. Sterile and…
Medtronic Neuromodulation
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Medtronic Neuromodulation · 7000 Central Ave NE · Minneapolis, MN · 55432-3568
Is this the product you have?
- Medtronic DBS Lead Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, models 3387, 3387S, 3389, 3389S, 3391, 3391S. Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic
- Product UsageThe deep brain stimulation system delivers electrical stimulation to selected targets in the brain. DBS Leads are indicated for Dystonia, Essential Tremor (ET), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parkinsons Disease (PD), and epilepsy
- Lot codes and dates
- all product is affected as the lead kits are not being removed from the market. Medtronic is providing Additional Instructions for Capping the Lead and Removing the Lead Cap.
- Amount recalled
- 30,000
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
- PR
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
There is a potential for lead damage due to the use of the lead cap provided in DBS and Dystonia kits. Medtronic has received reports of DBS leads being damaged at the connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used. The connector end of the lead is the end of the lead connected to the lead extension. Tightening or loosening of the setscrew may twist the setscrew connector block and may damag
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
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