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Z-0311-2011

microTargeting Drive System with Mounted Accessories Catalog numbers : 66-ZD-MD-01, MT-DS-01, FC1006...

FHC, Inc. / initiated 2010-03-30 / Terminated / root cause: design

FHC, Inc. began a recall of microTargeting Drive System with Mounted Accessories Catalog numbers : 66-ZD-MD-01, MT-DS-01, FC1006 (Medtronic) Product is the FHC DBS Depth Stop Adapter, a... on . The reason FDA records is "Fixation thumbscrew on the DBS depth stop adapter may be overtightened and damage the implantable lead". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0311-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
FHC, Inc.
Product
microTargeting Drive System with Mounted Accessories Catalog numbers : 66-ZD-MD-01, MT-DS-01, FC1006 (Medtronic) Product is the FHC DBS Depth Stop Adapter, a component of the microTargeting Drive and the STar Drive. The Drives are intended to be used with commercially available stereotactic systems for neurosurgical procedures which require the accurate positioning of microelectrodes, stimulating electrodes, or other instruments in the brain or nervous system.
Product code
HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Reason for recall
Fixation thumbscrew on the DBS depth stop adapter may be overtightened and damage the implantable lead.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
FHC issued an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated March 29, 2010, to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. FHC informed the customers that that they had returned to the original design of the fixation screw in the Depth Stop Adapter. FHC sent replacement Depth Stop Adapter with an original fixation screw. The customers were instructed to discard the recalled Depth Stop Adapter (s) and replace with the enclosed corrected version(s) and sign and fax the receipt notification to 207-666-8309 as proof of their receipt of notification. For assistance with the product replacement, contact the FHC's technical support line at 800-326-2905. This line is staffed 24 hours a day. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact Dorothee Sasse, product manager, or Keri Seitz, recall coordinator at 207-666-8190.
Quantity in commerce
18 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA in the states of AZ, CA, FL, ID, NC, MA, MI, MN, NV, RI, UT, VA, and WA, and countries of Columbia and South Africa.
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 14511,16997, 15104  Medtronic: 15140,15108, 15084, 15081, 21380, 21375, 15153, 15107, 15118, 15098, 15092, 15071, 21372, 21389, 21386 Manufactured after January 21, 2010 and prior to March 22, 2010.