Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit, Model 8598, (provides replacement parts for the distal section of the 8731 Intrathecal Catheter) . Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 9, 2006).
- Company
- Medtronic Neurological
- Recall Initiated
- July 21, 2006
- Posted
- September 9, 2006
- Terminated
- June 21, 2007
- Recall Number
- Z-1415-06
- Quantity
- Recalls Z-1414-1415-06-USA- 359 devices. - Foreign 575 devices
- Firm Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Tip dislodgement during implantation-Medtronic is recalling Model 8731 Intrathecal Catheter and Model 8598 Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit because the platinum-iridium tip may be dislodged by the guide wire during implantation.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA and Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
Lot / Code Info
Model 8598 Base Lot Numbers: B011468N, B011893N, B011894N, N0012129, N0012612, N0012969, N0012970, N0012971, N0014057, N0014058, N0014179, N0014180, N0016472. *Model 8731 Catheters and model 8598 Distal Revision kits have a Base Lot number of eight (8) characters plus a two (2) digit suffix that represents serialization within these recalled lots. This list provides just the Base lot Number (the first eight characters of the product Lot No. found on the product labeling).
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
An Urgent Worldwide Medical Device Recall letter was sent to affected customers 07/20/06 for delivery on 07/21/06. The letter describes the issue, identifies the affected product and list action required by the customer. Affected devices are to be removed from active inventory, quarantined and returned to Medtronic for a warranty credit. A Reply card is asked to be returned. Medtronic Representatives will follow-up by July 28, 2006.