Medtronic DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Models 37085 and 37086. Sterile
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1617-2015.
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).
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1617-2015.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1617-2015.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
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Medtronic Neuromodulation Recall FAQ
Medtronic Neuromodulation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Medtronic DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Models 37085 and 37086. Sterile. The notice was published on April 16, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 86,851 units are potentially affected.