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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation Macro Micro Subdural Electrode. For temporary (<30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment, for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals on the surface level of the brain. The recording of electrical activity supports definition of the location of epileptogenic foci and brain mapping.

Reported: March 13, 2013 Initiated: December 18, 2012 #Z-0892-2013

Product Description

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation Macro Micro Subdural Electrode. For temporary (<30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment, for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals on the surface level of the brain. The recording of electrical activity supports definition of the location of epileptogenic foci and brain mapping.

Reason for Recall

The microelectrodes are not flush with the silastic substrate, may contain sharp edges capable of abrading the cortical surface, and may have remaining pieces which may fracture and remain in the cortical tissue with the electrode is explanted. Recall expanded on 5/2/2013 to include additional Macro Micro Subdural Electrodes.

Details

Units Affected
144 (103 US; 41 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of CA, GA, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, PA, RI, TX, UT, WI, NY IA, WI and the countries of: Australia, CANADA, ENGLAND, JAPAN, KOREA, SPAIN, FRANCE, and SWITZERLAND.
Location
Racine, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation Macro Micro Subdural Electrode. For temporary (<30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment, for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals on the surface level of the brain. The recording of electrical activity supports definition of the location of epileptogenic foci and brain mapping.. Recalled by Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation. Units affected: 144 (103 US; 41 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
The microelectrodes are not flush with the silastic substrate, may contain sharp edges capable of abrading the cortical surface, and may have remaining pieces which may fracture and remain in the cortical tissue with the electrode is explanted. Recall expanded on 5/2/2013 to include additional Macro Micro Subdural Electrodes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 13, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0892-2013.