FDA Device

Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Rico. Medtronic DBSTM Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease that are not adequately contr

Hazard

Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may contain a damaged winged connector boot. The connector boot may not have been molded properly and may be cracked. Approximately 14% of the 140 affected extension kits may contain a damaged radiopaque winged connector boot.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Medtronic beginning November 15, 2012 , initiated a retrieval of unused inventory in the field. In the US, three customers were identified. Medtronic field representatives visited these US accounts to facilitate product identification and removal. If product was removed a letter was provided to the facility describing the recall. The letter dated November 2012, "Medtronic Medical Device recall" was addressed to the Hospital. Beginning on December 3, 2012, Medtronic mailed healthcare professional letters to physician who have used the affected product. The Medtronic " Medical Device Recall" letter was dated November 2012. The letter identified the problem, the product involved in the recall, and provided advise if the product was used. A reply card was provided to each physician to confirm they have received and understood the communication. For further questions please call (763) 514-2000.

Products

Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Rico. Medtronic DBSTM Therapy for Parkinson's Diseas
Brand
Medtronic Neuromodulation
UPC
NHU236350V to NHU236373V; NKN037257V to NKN037259V; NKN037372V to NKN037387V; NKN037476V to NKN037507V; NKN037692V to NKN037698V; NKN037772V to NKN037779V; NKN037790V to NKN037810V; NKN037812V to NKN037840V.

Units Affected

140 units