Class 2 Device Recall Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter, 8731SC

• Date Initiated by Firm: September 29, 2010
• Date Posted: November 09, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on December 10, 2011
• Recall Number: Z-0334-2011
• Recall Event ID: 57024
• PMA Number: P8600004
• Product Classification: Pump, infusion, implanted, programmable - Product Code LKK
• Product: Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter, 8731SC with sutureless connector. Method of Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Manufacturer Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 The implantable Medtronic Model 8731SC intrathecal catheter is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The implanted infusion system components consist of a Medtronic pump and a Model 8731SC catheter. The catheter connects to the pump at the catheter port.; ; To deliver parenteral drugs to the intrathecal space. The needle is used to facilitate the placement of the catheter. The needle is inserted percutaneously into the intrathecal. The needle stylet is then removed to confirm the needle placement through observing backflow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the needle. The needle stylet prevents tissue coring and also minimizes loss of CSF. The spinal segment tip of the catheter is inserted through the needle until the catheter is advanced to the desired location. Once the catheter position is verified through fluoroscopy, the needle is carefully removed and discarded.
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• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. - Neuromodulation; 7000 Central Ave NE; Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
• For Additional Information Contact: 763-514-2000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Medtronic is recalling specific lots of Model 8731SC intrathecal catheter kits and Model 8598A intrathecal catheter spinal revision kits because there is the potential that the 11.4 cm introducer needles within these kits may exceed USP requirements for bacterial endotoxin.
• FDA Determined Cause: Material/Component Contamination
• Action: Medtronica sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter, dated September 2010, was sent to medical facilities/customers beginning September 29, 2010. The letter described the issue, identified affected product, requested that unused inventory be segregated and returned to Medtronic Neuromodulation per the enclosed Product Return Instructions form. A Recall Reply Card was also asked to be returned. Additionally an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter was addressed to Healthcare Providers/customers to inform them of the recall of the Catheter and Revision Kits, identified patients by means of registration information, Informed them of the issue with the needle inside the kits, and requested they stop using the specific lots and to monitor any patients for symptoms. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.
• Quantity in Commerce: 1323
• Distribution: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID. IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS to include: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, San Marino, Jordan, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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.