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FDA device recall Z-0470-2019 · posted 2018-11-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synaptive Medical Inc
Reason for recall
This recall has been initiated due to a software defect found in the Guide System software when used with NICO BrainPath ports under certain circumstances. When one trajectory is set with a blue port and another trajectory is set with a gold port, the software defect is triggered when the user switches between these trajectories during a surgical procedure.
Action taken
Synaptive Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2018 via registered priority mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken until a software patch is released. Customers were requested to complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement and Receipt form to Synaptive Medical Inc. For questions call 1-844-462-7246.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HAW
Quantity affected
37 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution and the country of Canada
Date initiated
2018-10-09
Date posted
2018-11-26
Date terminated
2021-08-12
Location
Toronto, Canada

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