PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide controlled CSF flow from the ventricles of the brain into the peritoneal cavity.

Reported: January 27, 2021 Initiated: December 16, 2020 #Z-0872-2021

Product Description

REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide controlled CSF flow from the ventricles of the brain into the peritoneal cavity.

Reason for Recall

Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the proximal catheter which could result in disconnection of the ventricular catheter from the valve and shunt malfunction

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NV, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, TN, VA and the countries of Albania, Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, Ireland, Mexico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide controlled CSF flow from the ventricles of the brain into the peritoneal cavity.. Recalled by Medtronic Neurosurgery. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the proximal catheter which could result in disconnection of the ventricular catheter from the valve and shunt malfunction
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 27, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0872-2021.