Medtronic Kinetra 7428. Dual Program Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation. Rx only. Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA. Kinetra neurostimulator is a component of the Activa System. The Medtronic Activa System is an implantable, multiprogrammable system that delivers electrical stimulation to selected areas of the brain. The dual program Model 7428 Kinetra Neurostimulator generates electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain. The neurostimulator consists of electronic circuitry and a battery, which are hermetically sealed in a titanium case.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 27, 2006).
- Company
- Medtronic Neurological
- Recall Initiated
- April 4, 2006
- Posted
- May 27, 2006
- Terminated
- December 26, 2006
- Recall Number
- Z-0861-06
- Quantity
- 24
- Firm Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
A specific subset of model 7428 Kinetra implantable neurostimulators may fail due to lifted wirebonds between the hybrid circuit and battery. This failure mechanism may present clinically as loss of functionality and a return of the patient's underlying medical conditions.
Distribution
USA--States of CA, OR, PA. Internationally -Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Lot / Code Info
NFD621879S, NFD621891S, NFD621901S, NFD621981S, NFD621976S, NFD622170S, NFD622185S, NFD622189S, NFD622201S, NFD622247S, NFD622279S, NFD623035S, NFD622345S, NFD622349S, NFD622372S, NFD622382S, NFD622387S, NFD622400S, NFD622414S, NFD622466S, NFD622542S, NFD622564S, NFD622629S, NFD622664S
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
An Urgent Device Recall Important Patient Management Information letter was sent to implanting and following physicians of patients who have received the device. The letter describes the issue and provides recommendations.