Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation Recalls
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AD-TECH Drill Sleeve Guides, used with Ad-Tech Placement Kits: (a) REF DSG-90-2.3N (b) REF DSG-6.3-090-2.4N
The inner diameter of the drill sleeve guide raw material was found to be under tolerance, potentially resulting in the drill bit seizing in the guide during surgery.
The firm initiated the recall by letter on 08/27/2019. The firm requested the units be returned.
Dual-Sided Interhemispheric, Grid, Intraoperative, Strip, Wyler Subdural Electrodes
Supplemental information provided with devices indicates that the subdural electrodes, depth electrodes, and anchor bolts are approved for use in the MR environment, for which they are not approved for such use.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation notified customers on about 06/18/2019, via "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter. The letter notified customers that the recall included supplemental information and not the actual physical device. Supplemental information includes: 1. Catalog - MKTG-3006 Product Catalog; 2. Attachment/Files: - Subdural MRI Certification, - Subdural MRI Testing Scheinder, - Subdural RF Heating Kanal, - Depth Electrode MRI Certification, - Depth MRI Testing Scheinder, - Depth RF Heating Kanal; 3. Journal Articles: Carmichael_NI_2010 - Feasibility of simultaneous intracranial EEG-fMRI in humans: A safety study, Carmichael_NI_2012 Simultaneous EEG-fMRI in humans: Protocol considerations and data quality, Vulliemoz_NI_2011 Simultaneous intracranial EEG and fMRI of interictal epileptic discharges in humans. Actions to be taken by the customer included to immediately examine records for any documentation subject to the recall for affected devices, and if any of the affected documentation has been further distributed, to identify those customers/personnel and immediately notify them of the recall. A copy of the recall notification letter can be included in that notification. Customers were also requested to complete the provided response form to acknowledge understanding that the devices are not approved for use as described in the recalled supplemental information. The response form also requested that customers acknowledge that the supplemental information has been properly destroyed and/or dispose of. The response form should be returned to the Ad-Tech Regulatory Team at FAX: 262-634-5668, Telephone: 262-634-1555, Email: Regulatory@adtechmedical.com. Questions or issues can also be directed to this team at the above contacts Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Time.
Ad-Tech Lightweight CABRIO Cable - Product Usage: Designed for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators.
Incorrect version of labels were used.
Consignees were sent a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 09, 2021. The letter described the problem and the product being recalled. Advised consignees to immediately examine their inventory, quarantine and return the product to AD-Tech. If the product has been further distributed identify customers and notify them of the recall. Requested consignees to complete and return the "Medical Device Recall Return Response" form to their Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist at customersupport@adtechmedical.com; FAX: 262-634-5668 or Telephone 800-776-1555. For questions contact Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist.
AD-TECH Spencer Probe Depth Electrode Product Usage: The Ad-Tech Depth Electrodes (Depth Electrodes, Foramen Ovale Depth Electrodes, Macro Micro Depth Electrodes, Spencer Probe Depth Electrodes, Wyler Sphenoidal Depth Electrodes) are intended for temporary (< 30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals at the subsurface level of the brain. The recording of electrical activity supports definition of the loc
An Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist, attended a case on April 15, 2019. During the case the surgeon encountered an issue after implanting four Ad-Tech depth electrodes. Upon initial device testing subsequent to implantation it was identified that two of the devices that were labeled as 8 contact depth electrodes (SD08R-SP05X-000) were in fact 6 contact depth electrodes (SD06R-SP05X-000) . There was no impact to the patient due to this incident.
Via a MEDICAL DEVICVE RECALL letter dated, April 17, 2019, Ad-Tech advised their consignees of the mix-up, requested that they check their stock, returned the MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL RETURN RESPONSE, and return the subject devices. Distributors were requested to conduct a sub-recall to their customers.
LSB Style Anchor Bolt. Labeled with the following parts: 13mm anodized anchor bolt body with anchor bolt cap containing a blue gasket and silicone cap, 21mm anodized anchor bolt body with anchor bolt cap containing a blue gasket and silicone cap, 13mm non-anodized anchor bolt body with anchor bolt cap containing a green gasket and silicone cap, 26mm non-anodized anchor bolt body with anchor bolt cap containing a blue gasket and silicone cap - Product Usage: The Ad-Tech Anchor Bolts are optio
On June 12, 2019 Ad-Tech was made aware that on three different occasions between March 1, 2019 and May 31, 2019 Ad-Tech personnel have distributed non-sterile anchor bolt parts to one independent representative and one international distributor, who may have subsequently sterilized the non-sterile anchor bolts for clinical use. Ad-Tech does not have regulatory clearance to distribute non-sterile anchor bolts and does not have a validated hospital sterilization method for these devices. Further, Ad-Tech labeling does not include instructions for sterilizing anchor bolts.
Ad-Tech Medical notified customers on about 06/18/2019 via "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter. Customers were instructed to immediately examine inventory and quarantine any parts subject to the recall, notify all customers if the affected parts have been further distributed, and provide a copy of the recall notification letter. Additionally, customers were instructed to complete and return the customer response form, contact Ad-Tech Customer Support Specialists to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, and return all affected parts to Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation at 400 West Oakview Parkway, Oak Creek, WI 53154. The customer response form should be sent to the Ad-Tech Regulatory Team at FAX: 262-634-5668, Telephone: 262-634-1555, Email: Regulatory@adtechmedical.com. Questions and concerns can also be directed to the Ad-Tech Regulatory Team at the above contact information Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Time.
AD-TECH Medical Instrument Corporation Drill Sleeve Guides DSG-6-3-090-2.4N utilizing raw material (RM0677) from the following lots from vendor 00-0001062., AD0021502, AD0021628. Product Usage: The drill sleeve guides are accessories to the Ad-Tech Cranial Drill Bits. The Cranial Drill Bits and accessories are intended to be used for drilling holes in the skull for neurological procedures, such as brain biopsy, brain contacting electrode and electrode accessory device placement. The DSG-6.3-090
The diameter of the drill sleeve guide raw material was found to be under tolerance, potentially resulting in the drill bit seizing in the guide during surgery.
Customers were notified on 05/02/2018 via a MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter. Instructions included to immediately examine your inventory and quarantine any product subject to recall and replacement. Customers/distributors who received affected devices will be contacted to return their unopened/unused and/or reused stock of the affected product.
Disposable Drill Kit which includes two drill bits, two drill stops, and two adjustment wrenches, sterile. The drill bits are 30cm long and made of stainless steel. The drill kits are supplied in a sterile state and are single-use only. Used to drill cranial holes using a stereotactic frame.
There is a possibility that DDK2-2.4-30X Disposable Drill Kits, Lot Number 111664 208140649 contained 2.8mm drill bits from DDK2-2.8-30X Disposable Drill Kits, Lot Number 111745 208140649 and vice versa.
The firm, Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter on approximately 12/20/2017 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine inventory and quarantine any affected product on hand; notify customers of the recall if affected product was further distributed; complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form via Fax to: 262-634-5668, Attention Customer Support; Mail to: AD-TECH MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION, 1901 WILLIAM STREET, RACINE, WI 53404 or Email to: customersupport@adtechmedical.com, and contact an Ad-Tech Customer Support Specialist for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. If you have any further questions, contact Regulatory Team Representative and CAPA/Complaints Manager, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Time via FAX: 262-634-5668, Toll Free: 1-800-776-1555 or Email: customersupport@adtechmedical.com.
Ad-Tech Electrode Connection System/Cables. Lightweight TECH-ATTACH Cable Models: 1. L-DCL-4DINX (4 contacts: 1 terminal block with 4 connectors each); 2. L-DCL-6DINX (6 contacts: 1 terminal block with 6 connectors each); 3. L-DCL-8DINX (8 contacts: 1 terminal block with 8 connectors each); 4. L-DCL-16BDINX (16 contacts: 1 terminal block with 16 connectors each); 5. L-DCL-32BDINX (32 contacts: 2 terminal blocks with 16 connectors each); 6. L-DCL-64BDINX (64 contacts:
Ad-Tech is recalling unopened/unused sterile cables intended to be used only with all compatible Ad-Tech electrodes for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators. This recall has been initiated due to package failures (i.e. compromised sterile barriers) that were identified during the execution of a shipping simulation investigation.
Consignees were sent a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated March 29, 2016. The letter described the problem and the product being recalled. Advised consignees to immediately examine their inventory, quarantine and return the product to AD-Tech. If the product has been further distributed identify customers and notify them of the recall. Requested consignees to complete and return the "Medical Device Recall Return Response" form to their Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist at customersupport@adtechmedical.com; FAX: 262-634-5668 or Telephone 262-634-1555. For questions contact Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist. .
Box Label: 3 mm Cueva Electrode Kit, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF. CNE1-3KDINX . Pouch labels: Each kit contains 3 pouches. 3 mm Cueva Electrode CNE-3X, Cueva Electrode Applicator Wand CNE-100X, Cueva Electrode Leadwire CNE-LW-2DINX. Box Label: 2 mm Cueva Electrode Kit, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF. CNE1-2KDINX . Pouch labels: Each kit contains 3 pouches. 3 mm Cueva Electrode CNE-2X, Cueva Electrode Applicator Wand CNE-100X, Cueva Electrode Leadwire CNE-LW-2DINX.
The recall has been initiated due to concerns that the applicator wand may malfunction potentially causing the inability to monitor the VII cranial nerve. .
Consignees were sent on 10/8/2014 an AD-TECH "Medical Device Recall" letter dated October 6, 2014. The letter described the Reason for the Voluntary Recall, Risk to Health, Action to be taken by the Customer, Product and Distribution Information and Other Information. Requested consignees to return the "Acknowledgement and Receipt Form" to their Ad-Tech Clinical Specialists Fax 262-634-5668, Telephone 262-634-1555, customersupport@adtechmedical.com. For additional information they can use the same number.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation Macro Micro Subdural Electrode. For temporary (<30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment, for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals on the surface level of the brain. The recording of electrical activity supports definition of the location of epileptogenic foci and brain mapping.
The microelectrodes are not flush with the silastic substrate, may contain sharp edges capable of abrading the cortical surface, and may have remaining pieces which may fracture and remain in the cortical tissue with the electrode is explanted. Recall expanded on 5/2/2013 to include additional Macro Micro Subdural Electrodes.
AD-TECH Medical Instrument Corporation sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated December 18, 2012 to all affected consignees. The letter described the Reason for the Voluntary Recall, Risk to Health, Actions to be taken by the Customer, Product and Distribution Information, Type of Action by Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation and Other Information. Consignees were instructed to quarantine the affected product and contact the firm for a Return Material Authorization number. If the product have been further distributed consignees were advised to notify their customers of the recall. The letter requested consignees to return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form. For questions contact your Ad-Tech Clinical Specialist. Expanded recall letters dated May 2, 2013 were sent out April 29, 2013. The letters were formatted as the initial ones sent on 12/18/2013.