Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
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
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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 FDA Devices action (record #Z-1116-2021) was formally reported on February 24, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 11, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medtronic Neurosurgery is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 22,528 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-pressure valves that are used in the management of hydrocephalus Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Plurinational State Of Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Br…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. 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.
Affected scope
22,528 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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
| 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.
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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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1116-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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