microTargeting Drive DBS Lead Holder 66-CN-DB Product is the FHC DBS Depth Stop Adapter, a component of the microTargeti
FDA device recall Z-0313-2011 · posted 2010-11-03 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- FHC, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- Fixation thumbscrew on the DBS depth stop adapter may be overtightened and damage the implantable lead.
- Action taken
- FHC issued an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated March 29, 2010, to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. FHC informed the customers that that they had returned to the original design of the fixation screw in the Depth Stop Adapter. FHC sent replacement Depth Stop Adapter with an original fixation screw. The customers were instructed to discard the recalled Depth Stop Adapter (s) and replace with the enclosed corrected version(s) and sign and fax the receipt notification to 207-666-8309 as proof of their receipt of notification. For assistance with the product replacement, contact the FHC's technical support line at 800-326-2905. This line is staffed 24 hours a day. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact Dorothee Sasse, product manager, or Keri Seitz, recall coordinator at 207-666-8190.
- Root cause
- Device Design
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- HAW
- Quantity affected
- 1
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: USA in the states of AZ, CA, FL, ID, NC, MA, MI, MN, NV, RI, UT, VA, and WA, and countries of Columbia and South Africa.
- Date initiated
- 2010-03-30
- Date posted
- 2010-11-03
- Date terminated
- 2015-02-25
- Location
- Bowdoinham, ME
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MICROTARGETING DRIVE SYSTEM (K003776) | FHC, Inc. | 2001-02-23 |