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Medtronic Neuromodulation: Medtronic DBS" 3387S-40 Lead Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation , length: 40 cm. Contents of the inner packages are Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. Method of Sterilization: Ethylene Ox ide, Rx Only, Activa Therapy, Model 3387 Lead Kit Manufactured at : Medtronic, Inc., Villalba, Puerto Rico, STIMLOC Burr Hole Kit: Manufacturer: Medtronic Image-Guided Neurologics, Melbourne, FL 32935-3145 Implant manual: DBS Leads: Proximal 40 mm, Distal 12.0 mm, Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Active Therapy includes Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy and Activa Tremor Control Therapy. Parkinson's Control Therapy: Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GP) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease that are not adequately controlled with medication. Tremor Control Therapy: Unilateral thalamic stimulation by the Medtronic Activa Tremor control system is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for using patients who are diagnosed with Essential Tremor or Parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability.

Recall number
Z-0184-2009
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product
Medtronic DBS" 3387S-40 Lead Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation , length: 40 cm. Contents of the inner packages are Sterile and Non-Pyrogenic. Method of Sterilization: Ethylene Ox ide, Rx Only, Activa Therapy, Model 3387 Lead Kit Manufactured at : Medtronic, Inc., Villalba, Puerto Rico, STIMLOC Burr Hole Kit: Manufacturer: Medtronic Image-Guided Neurologics, Melbourne, FL 32935-3145 Implant manual: DBS Leads: Proximal 40 mm, Distal 12.0 mm, Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Active Therapy includes Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy and Activa Tremor Control Therapy. Parkinson's Control Therapy: Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GP) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease that are not adequately controlled with medication. Tremor Control Therapy: Unilateral thalamic stimulation by the Medtronic Activa Tremor control system is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for using patients who are diagnosed with Essential Tremor or Parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-06-14
Posted
2008-10-27
Terminated
2011-12-31
Reason
Medtronic has received reports of DBS" leads being damaged at the proximal connector end of the lead when the lead cap is used in the implant procedure. The lead damage is the result of excessive torsion and / or tensile lading of the proximal connector end of the lead. Data also suggest that excessive torque while tightening or loosening the setscrews may twist the setscrew connector block and d
Root cause
Process design
Action
Consignees were sent a "Medtronic Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letter 8/2008. The letter addressed to Healthcare Professionals, described the product involved, explanation of the issue, recommendations for Implant and included an attachment "Updated Instructions for Using the Lead Cap". Contact Medtronic Neuromodulation at 1-800-707-0933 for assistance.
Quantity
8289
Distribution
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL , IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE , NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT , VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. ALGERIA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CROATIA, CYPRESS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, EGYPT, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, INDIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JORDAN, LEBANON, LUXEMBOURG, MEXICO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, PUERTO RICO, ROMANIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and UNITED KINGDOM.
Lot, serial or model codes
PIN # 3387S0000V
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
["P960009"]
Product code
MHY
Firm FEI
2182207
Firm city
Minneapolis
Firm state
MN
Firm country
not on file

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