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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 24, 2021

Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Shunts for the following CFNs: 27739 - SHUNT 27739 STRATA NSC SNAP SML 120CM, 27740 - SHUNT 27740 STRATA NSC SNAP REG 120CM, 27812 - VALVE 27812 STRATA II SM EXTRACTED, 27814 - SHUNT 27814 STRATA II ASSY SML, 27815 - SHUNT 27815 STRATA II ASSY REG, 27816 - SHUNT 27816 SNAP STRATA II SMALL, 27817 - SHUNT 27817 SNAP STRATA II REG, 27818 - SHUNT 27818 STRATA II SML BIO, 27819 - SHUNT 27819 STRATA II RE

Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-pressure valves that are used in the management of hydrocephalus

Recall #
Z-1116-2021
Affected scope
22,528 units
Initiated
January 11, 2021
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Medtronic Neurosurgery recalled Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Sh… - a moderate-severity action.

Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Sh… was recalled by Medtronic Neurosurgery in February 24, 2021. Reason: Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1116-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Medtronic Neurosurgery issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-….

Moderate
severity level
23K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 24, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1116-2021 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.

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

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Product description

Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Shunts for the following CFNs: 27739 - SHUNT 27739 STRATA NSC SNAP SML 120CM, 27740 - SHUNT 27740 STRATA NSC SNAP REG 120CM, 27812 - VALVE 27812 STRATA II SM EXTRACTED, 27814 - SHUNT 27814 STRATA II ASSY SML, 27815 - SHUNT 27815 STRATA II ASSY REG, 27816 - SHUNT 27816 SNAP STRATA II SMALL, 27817 - SHUNT 27817 SNAP STRATA II REG, 27818 - SHUNT 27818 STRATA II SML BIO, 27819 - SHUNT 27819 STRATA II REG BIO, 27823 - SHUNT 27823 STRATA II ASSY SNP REG BIO, 27827 - VALVE 27827 STRATA II REG EXTRACTED, 27888 - SHNT 27888 STRATA II SNAP ASSY REG PCATH, 42335 - VALVE 42335 STRATA NSC BURR HOLE, 42355 - VALVE 42355 FP STRATA NSC SMALL, 42365 - VALVE 42365 FP STRATA NSC REGULAR, 42836 - VALVE 42836 STRATA II BURR HOLE, 42856 - VALVE 42856 FP-STRATA 2 SMALL, 42866 - ASSY 46866 FP-STRATA 2 SHUNT REG, 44420 - SHUNT 44420 STRATA KIT NSC LP, 44421 - KIT 44421 STRATA NSC LP OPEN LUMBAR, 44430 - SHUNT 44430 STRATA KIT NSC LP ASSY, 44465 - VALVE 44465 STRATA NSC LP, 46636 - SHUNT 46636 STRATA NSC BURR, 46655 - ASSY 46655 FP SHUNT STRATA NSC SMALL, 46665 - ASSY 46665 FP SHUNT STRATA NSC REG, 46837 - SHUNT 46837 STRATA II BURR HOLE, 46856 - ASSY 46856 FP-STRATA 2 SHUNT SML, 46866 - ASSY 46866 FP-STRATA 2 SHUNT REG, 92355 - VALVE 92355 STRATA NSC SML BIOGLIDE, 92856 - VALVE 92856 FP STRATA 2 SML BG, 92866 - VALVE 92866 FP STRATA 2 REG BG,

Reason for recall

Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-pressure valves that are used in the management of hydrocephalus

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-1116-2021
Date reported February 24, 2021
Date initiated January 11, 2021
Recalling firm Medtronic Neurosurgery
Firm location Irvine, CA
Affected scope 22,528 units
Distribution Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Plurinational State Of Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bu…

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

Scale of Impact

22,528 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Shunts for the following CFNs: 27739 - SHUNT 27739 STRATA NSC SNAP SML 120CM, 27740 - SHUNT 27740 STRATA NSC SNAP REG 120CM, 27812 - VALVE 27812 STRATA II SM EXTRACTED, 27814 - SHUNT 27814 STRATA II ASSY SML, 27815 - SHUNT 27815 STRATA II ASSY REG, 27816 - SHUNT 27816 SNAP STRATA II SMALL, 27817 - SHUNT 27817 SNAP STRATA II REG, 27818 - SHUNT 27818 STRATA II SML BIO, 27819 - SHUNT 27819 STRATA II REG BIO, 27823 - SHUNT 27823 STRATA II ASSY SNP REG BIO, 27827 - VALVE 27827 STRATA II REG EXTRACTED, 27888 - SHNT 27888 STRATA II SNAP ASSY REG PCATH, 42335 - VALVE 42335 STRATA NSC BURR HOLE, 42355 - VALVE 42355 FP STRATA NSC SMALL, 42365 - VALVE 42365 FP STRATA NSC REGULAR, 42836 - VALVE 42836 STRATA II BURR HOLE, 42856 - VALVE 42856 FP-STRATA 2 SMALL, 42866 - ASSY 46866 FP-STRATA 2 SHUNT REG, 44420 - SHUNT 44420 STRATA KIT NSC LP, 44421 - KIT 44421 STRATA NSC LP OPEN LUMBAR, 44430 - SHUNT 44430 STRATA KIT NSC LP ASSY, 44465 - VALVE 44465 STRATA NSC LP, 46636 - SHUNT 46636 STRATA NSC BURR, 46655 - ASSY 46655 FP SHUNT STRATA NSC SMALL, 46665 - ASSY 46665 FP SHUNT STRATA NSC REG, 46837 - SHUNT 46837 STRATA II BURR HOLE, 46856 - ASSY 46856 FP-STRATA 2 SHUNT SML, 46866 - ASSY 46866 FP-STRATA 2 SHUNT REG, 92355 - VALVE 92355 STRATA NSC SML BIOGLIDE, 92856 - VALVE 92856 FP STRATA 2 SML BG, 92866 - VALVE 92866 FP STRATA 2 REG BG,. Recalled by Medtronic Neurosurgery. Units affected: 22,528 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-pressure valves that are used in the management of hydrocephalus
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1116-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Plurinational State Of Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Islamic Republic Of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Republic Of Korea, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Yemen.
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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