REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide controlled CSF flow from the ventricles of the brain into the peritoneal cavity.
- Company
- Medtronic Neurosurgery
- Recall Initiated
- December 16, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-0872-2021
- Firm Location
- Irvine, CA
Reason for Recall
Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the proximal catheter which could result in disconnection of the ventricular catheter from the valve and shunt malfunction
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NV, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, TN, VA and the countries of Albania, Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, Ireland, Mexico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Info
Lot # 0219281777
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
On 12/16/2020, Medtronic sent a "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification to affected customers via FedEx. In addition, to notifying consignees about the recall, the firm ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Identify, segregate, and quarantine affected valves within your inventory. 2. Contact Medtronic to return affected valves and receive replacement(s). See instructions below. 3. Please complete and return the customer confirmation form, even if you do not have any affected valves. 4. Return the form via email to RS.NavFCA@Medtronic.com or via fax to 651-367-7075 within 30 days of receipt.