Z-2241-2008

Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc...

Name: Z-2241-2008 Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc...
Creator: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Published: 2008-05-21
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic Neuromodulation / initiated 2008-05-21 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

Medtronic Neuromodulation began a recall of Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc., Villalba, Puerto Rico, USA. Contents of the inner package... on 2008-05-21. The reason FDA records is "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...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2241-2008
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-05-21
Posted: 2008-09-18
Terminated: 2010-10-08
Recalling firm: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product: 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 electrodes on the distal end.
Product code: GZB Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Implanted (Pain Relief)
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Software design (manufacturing process)
Action: 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.
Quantity in commerce: 3669 (however only 962 units are scope of recall, because they are sold or in consignment AND are not registered implants
Distribution: US distribution only to: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY
Product codes and lots: V004442, V004456, V004457, V004541, V004644, V005789, V005838, V005884, V005952, V006010, V006011, V006497, V006610, V006732, V006888, V006937, V007136, V007224, V007342, V007451, V007565, V007729, V007781, V007911, V008174, V008257, V008387, V008638, V008639, V008729, V008902, V009060, V009191, V009278, V009352, V009353, V009630, V010099, V010124, V010125, V010366, V010367, V010602, V010744, V010896, V011057, V011091, V011215, V011257, V011299, V011406, V011457, V011552, V011610, V011627, V011860, V011958, V011977, V012040, V012123, V012202, V012238, V012260, V012411, V012571, V012618, V012935, V013158, V013231, V013331, V013489, V013615, V013745, V013787, V013837, V013862, V014190, V014320, V014426, V014454, V014660, V014785, V015071, V015166, V015327, V015626, V016195, V016445, V016489, V017182, V017731, V017927, V019145, V019452, V019569, V019909, V020188, V020688, V020904, V021560, V021753, V022880, V023339, V023517, V025268, V025500, V025707, V026020, V026436, V027462, V027804, V028474, V029383, V029983, V030442, V031317, V032070, V032560, V034825, V034832, V035769, V036156, V036810, V036857, V038530, V041066, V041365, V042627, V043757, V043759, V044336, V044850, V045723, V047365, V050371, V052566, V053142, V054607, V056045, V057371, V060415, V062321, V068860, V069647, V077531, V080086, V082162, V084570, V086942, V090294, V091959, V095777, V102426

Product code GZB

K971756Class IIMedtronic Model 3998 LeadMedtronic Vascular / cleared 1998-02-03

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