Recall Z-2432-2018— Medtronic Neuromodulation

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Medtronic Neuromodulation, initiated 2018-05-25, terminated 2020-12-11. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Vectris(TM) Sure Scan(R) MRI Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977A160 (b) 977A175 (c) 977A190 (d) 977A260 (e) 977A275 (f) 977A290 Product Usage: The Medtronic Vectris lead kits contain the implantable spinal cord stimulation lead, as well as additional components used for lead implant as part of a Neurostimulation system for pain therapy. A Medtronic implantable Neurostimulation system is indicated for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following conditions: Failed Back Syndrome (FBS) or low back syndrome or failed back; Radicular pain syndrome or radiculopathies resulting in pain secondary to FBS or herniated disk; Post laminectomy pain; Multiple back operations; Unsuccessful disk surgery; Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)/herniated disk pain refractory to conservative and surgical interventions; Peripheral causalgia; Epidural fibrosis; Arachnoiditis or lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), or causalgia.. Reason: This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the curved tip introducer needle which is included in the kit, to have a potential manufacturing defect. This could result in difficulty advancing or withdrawing the Vectris lead through the curved tip introducer needle..

Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-05-25
Terminated
2020-12-11
Firm location
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Product description

Vectris(TM) Sure Scan(R) MRI Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977A160 (b) 977A175 (c) 977A190 (d) 977A260 (e) 977A275 (f) 977A290 Product Usage: The Medtronic Vectris lead kits contain the implantable spinal cord stimulation lead, as well as additional components used for lead implant as part of a Neurostimulation system for pain therapy. A Medtronic implantable Neurostimulation system is indicated for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following conditions: Failed Back Syndrome (FBS) or low back syndrome or failed back; Radicular pain syndrome or radiculopathies resulting in pain secondary to FBS or herniated disk; Post laminectomy pain; Multiple back operations; Unsuccessful disk surgery; Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)/herniated disk pain refractory to conservative and surgical interventions; Peripheral causalgia; Epidural fibrosis; Arachnoiditis or lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), or causalgia.

Reason for recall

This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the curved tip introducer needle which is included in the kit, to have a potential manufacturing defect. This could result in difficulty advancing or withdrawing the Vectris lead through the curved tip introducer needle.

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