ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported December 26, 2012

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

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0567-2013.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

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..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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 …

Recall #: Z-0567-2013
Affected scope: 140 units
Initiated: December 3, 2012

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Medtronic Neuromodulation recalled Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx… - a moderate-severity action.

Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx… was recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation in December 26, 2012. Reason: Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may con…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0567-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Medtronic Neuromodulation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic has identified 140 Restore DBS Extension Kits (model numbers 7482, 37085, and 37086), which may con….

Moderate
severity level: 140 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: December 26, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0567-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0567-2013
Date reported	December 26, 2012
Date initiated	December 3, 2012
Recalling firm	Medtronic Neuromodulation
Firm location	Minneapolis, MN
Affected scope	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 KINGD…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

140 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0567-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

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..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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