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Medtronic DBS Lead Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, 3389S-40, Medtronic, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604

FDA device recall Z-0934-2007 · posted 2007-06-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Reason for recall
Mislabeling: The inner package labeling incorrectly specified the model number of the lead as 3387-40. The outer package labeling is correct and the package actually contains the correct lead (3389S-40).
Action taken
Medtronic field personnel visited affected customers and retrieved product from this lot, unless the product was needed for an imminent scheduled surgery. Telephone scripts and leave behind letters to each consignee were initiated in April 2007.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MHY
Quantity affected
31 kits
Distribution
Nationwide including states of CA, CO, IL, IN, MD, NC, OH, PA, and WV.
Date initiated
2007-04-16
Date posted
2007-06-15
Date terminated
2008-02-24
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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