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Medtronic Zinetics 24ME Multi-Use External Reference pH Catheter. For Gastroesophageal pH Measurements. Catalog number 9

FDA device recall Z-0830-06 · posted 2006-05-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Gastroenterology / Urology
Reason for recall
Lot 0001491 has a manufacturing defect in the sensor spacing. Sensors have been placed 5 cm apart instead of 15 cm apart. Medtronic has determined that patient safety is not compromised. Clinicians however should review and reassess the results of any patient studies for which catheters from lot 0001491 were used.
Action taken
An Urgent Recall letter was issued to all affected customers 1/25/2006. This letter described the issue and listed what actions customers were to take to return affected product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FFT
Quantity affected
25 individual catheters
Distribution
within US only: MI, PA, TX
Date initiated
2006-01-25
Date posted
2006-05-03
Date terminated
2006-12-21
Location
Shoreview, MN

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