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Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Rico. Medtronic¿ DBSTM Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease that are not adequately co

Reported: December 26, 2012 Initiated: December 3, 2012 #Z-0567-2013

Product Description

Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Rico. Medtronic¿ DBSTM Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease 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. STN/GPi target system components: ¿ Kinetra¿ Model 7428 or Soletra¿ Model 7426 Neurostimulator ¿ Activa¿ PC Model 37601, Activa RC Model 37612, Activa SC Model 37602, or Activa SC Model 37603 Neurostimulator ¿ Model 7482, Model 7482A, Model 7483, Model 37085, or Model 37086 Extension ¿ Model 3387 or Model 3389 Lead Medtronic DBS Therapy for Tremor - Unilateral thalamic stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Tremor is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for patients who are diagnosed with essential tremor or parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability. VIM target system components: ¿ Soletra Model 7426 Neurostimulator ¿ Activa PC Model 37601, Activa RC Model 37612, Activa SC Model 37602, or Activa SC Model 37603 Neurostimulator ¿ Model 7482, Model 7482A, Model 7483, Model 37085, or Model 37086 Extension ¿ Model 3387 or Model 3389 Lead.

Reason for Recall

Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may contain a damaged winged connector boot. The connector boot may not have been molded properly and may be cracked. Approximately 14% of the 140 affected extension kits may contain a damaged radiopaque winged connector boot.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Units Affected
140 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of CT, MI, NH, NY, OH, PA and VT., and the countries of AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TURKEY and UNITED KINGDOM.
Location
Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Rico. Medtronic¿ DBSTM Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Parkinson's Disease 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. STN/GPi target system components: ¿ Kinetra¿ Model 7428 or Soletra¿ Model 7426 Neurostimulator ¿ Activa¿ PC Model 37601, Activa RC Model 37612, Activa SC Model 37602, or Activa SC Model 37603 Neurostimulator ¿ Model 7482, Model 7482A, Model 7483, Model 37085, or Model 37086 Extension ¿ Model 3387 or Model 3389 Lead Medtronic DBS Therapy for Tremor - Unilateral thalamic stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) using Medtronic DBS Therapy for Tremor is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for patients who are diagnosed with essential tremor or parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability. VIM target system components: ¿ Soletra Model 7426 Neurostimulator ¿ Activa PC Model 37601, Activa RC Model 37612, Activa SC Model 37602, or Activa SC Model 37603 Neurostimulator ¿ Model 7482, Model 7482A, Model 7483, Model 37085, or Model 37086 Extension ¿ Model 3387 or Model 3389 Lead.. Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation. Units affected: 140 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may contain a damaged winged connector boot. The connector boot may not have been molded properly and may be cracked. Approximately 14% of the 140 affected extension kits may contain a damaged radiopaque winged connector boot.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0567-2013.

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