Reported May 27, 2015 · Terminated

Medtronic DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Models 37085 and 37086. Sterile

Medtronic Neuromodulation

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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 Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Models 37085 and 37086. Sterile
Lot codes and dates
  • all Serial numbers
Amount recalled
86,851 (US 37,933 / OUS 48,918)

Why it was recalled

Medtronic is providing Important information regarding extension handling during implant procedure after receiving reports of high impedances. This applies to extension Models 37085 and 37086 which can be used with the following implantable Neurostimulators: Activa¿ PC (Model 37601), Activa¿ RC (Model 37612), and the Activa¿ SC (Model 37603).

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 22, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC

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