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Medtronic Neuromodulation: Medtronic, Activa PC, Model 37601, Method of Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide, Single Use Only, Rx Only. The Activa PC neurostimulator is a dual-channel device capable of delivering bilateral stimulation. Activa PC contains a non-rechargeable battery and microelectronic circuitry to deliver a controlled electrical pulse to precisely targeted areas of the brain. The device is typically implanted subcutaneously near the clavicle, connected to an extension and leads, which are implanted in the brain.

Recall number
Z-2259-2014
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product
Medtronic, Activa PC, Model 37601, Method of Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide, Single Use Only, Rx Only. The Activa PC neurostimulator is a dual-channel device capable of delivering bilateral stimulation. Activa PC contains a non-rechargeable battery and microelectronic circuitry to deliver a controlled electrical pulse to precisely targeted areas of the brain. The device is typically implanted subcutaneously near the clavicle, connected to an extension and leads, which are implanted in the brain.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-07-14
Posted
2014-08-18
Terminated
2014-10-06
Reason
Medtronic is recalling six Activa PC (model 37601) Implantable Neurostimulators due to the potential for a damaged electrical component during manufacturing.
Root cause
Process control
Action
The firm, Medtronic, notified their Consignees on 07/14/2014 via telephone of the recall. Medtronic representative used telephone script to convey the information. The script was directed to Risk Management or Inventory Management. The caller was to inform consignees of the problem and product being recalled. Advised consignees to quarantine the product and provided the Medtronic Device Removal Reply Form to the consignees via e-mail or Fax. The Reply Form included contact information which was to call 1-800-633-8766 in case they needed to contact a Medtronic representative. The completed form is to be faxed back to 1-800-897-3899 or e-mail a PDF to neuro.quality@medtronic.com. If you have any questions, call 763-526-1294.
Quantity
6
Distribution
Distributed in the states of: MA, NC, OH, and TX.
Lot, serial or model codes
Serial numbers: NKM724776H, NKM724782H, NKM724785H,  NKM724790H, NKM724802H, NKM724843H.
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
["P960009S052"]
Product code
MHY
Firm FEI
2182207
Firm city
Minneapolis
Firm state
MN
Firm country
not on file

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