Recall Z-2324-2015— Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-2324-2015
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2015-07-17

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Medtronic Navigation, Inc., initiated 2015-07-17, terminated 2016-04-07. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K971247. Product: Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.. Reason: The adhesive between the sphere assembly and the biopsy needle shaft may be compromised, causing the sphere assembly to move on the needle shaft. This may result in inaccurate navigation and improper placement of the needles biopsy window in the brain..

Recalling firm: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-07-17
Terminated: 2016-04-07
Firm location: Louisville, CO, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K971247 — SNT DISPOSABLE BIOPSY NEEDLESurgical Navigation Technologies, Inc.·cleared 1997-06-16

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Medtronic Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, Part Number 9733068 - Passive Biopsy Needle Kit. The image guided Passive Biopsy Needle is an accessory instrument with the StealthStation System. The Biopsy Needle is intended to be used for stereotaxy biopsy of brain tissue.

Reason for recall

The adhesive between the sphere assembly and the biopsy needle shaft may be compromised, causing the sphere assembly to move on the needle shaft. This may result in inaccurate navigation and improper placement of the needles biopsy window in the brain.

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