Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 20, 2016
This Pacing Lead System does not comply with Section 8.5.2.3 of IEC 60601-1, and corresponding provisions of FDA 21 CFR 898, which relate to design standards to prevent connecting…
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure recalled Medtronic, Temporary Pacing Lead System, Model 6416, Sterile EO. Product Catalog Numbers… - a moderate-severity action.
Medtronic, Temporary Pacing Lead System, Model 6416, Sterile EO. Product Catalog Numbers… was recalled by Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure in July 20, 2016. Reason: This Pacing Lead System does not comply with Section 8.5.2.3 of IEC 60601-1, and corresponding provisions of …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2200-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-This Pacing Lead System does not comply with Section 8.5.2.3 of IEC 60601-1, and corresponding provisions of ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2200-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2200-2016) was formally reported on July 20, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 16, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mounds View, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 11697 (5523 OUS, 6174 US).
The documented reason for this recall is: This Pacing Lead System does not comply with Section 8.5.2.3 of IEC 60601-1, and corresponding provisions of FDA 21 CFR 898, which relate to design standards to prevent connecting a patients lead to a possible hazardous… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Algeria, Australia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Mauriti…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
11697 (5523 OUS, 6174 US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medtronic, Temporary Pacing Lead System, Model 6416, Sterile EO. Product Catalog Numbers: Five (5) Pack Single Pack 6416-100 6416-1005 6416-140 6416-1405 6416-200 6416-2005 For temporary intracardiac pacing and EGM recording. The system is disposable, for temporary single patient use, with a contemplated implant duration of 7 days or less. The system is used with Medtronic temporary external pacemakers.
This Pacing Lead System does not comply with Section 8.5.2.3 of IEC 60601-1, and corresponding provisions of FDA 21 CFR 898, which relate to design standards to prevent connecting a patients lead to a possible hazardous voltage.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2200-2016 |
| Date reported | July 20, 2016 |
| Date initiated | June 16, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure |
| Firm location | Mounds View, MN |
| Affected scope | 11697 (5523 OUS, 6174 US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Algeria, Australia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Net… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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