Date Initiated by Firm | February 22, 2016 |
Create Date | March 24, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 15, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-1234-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
73337 |
510(K)Number | K003201 |
Product Classification |
Neurological stereotaxic Instrument - Product Code HAW
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Product | BioTex Reusable Adapter Kit, Part Number 401-021-1010, packaged non-sterile in a dedicated case for steam sterilization
The Adapter Kit is used during surgical procedures as an instrument guide holder that maintains the position of an instrument after they have been aligned by the physician via stereotactic guidance during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of the Medtronic StealthStation Image Guided Workstation System. |
Code Information |
The adapter kits are not identified with any lot/code numbers. The BioTex Adapter kits were manufactured between 2008 and 2010. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medtronic Navigation, Inc. 826 Coal Creek Cir Louisville CO 80027-9710
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For Additional Information Contact | 720-890-3200 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Medtronic Navigation is recalling the Biotex Adapter Kit because it was commercially distributed by BioTex without a cleared premarket [510(k)] from FDA. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | No Marketing Application |
Action | The firm, Medtronic, sent an "URGENT Medical Device Recall" letter dated 2/2016 to its consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The identified consignees will be visited by the assigned Medtronic field representative to explain the need for the field action. The consignees are instructed to locate and remove/secure the kit from use. The Medtronic field representative will assist the consignee with identifying and removing the kit, and complete a Customer Visit record for each consignee they are assigned/visit to document the results of their visit. The consignee is instructed to sign the customer visit form presented by the representative. A copy of this record and a letter explaining the FCA will be left with the consignee.
Please contact Medtronic Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709 if you have any questions regarding the subject action or the content of the letter. |
Quantity in Commerce | 4 |
Distribution | US Distribution to states of: FL, NJ, AZ, and NC. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = HAW
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