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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

microTargeting" Drive System, Product Number MT-DS

Reported: July 11, 2018 Initiated: May 10, 2018 #Z-2345-2018

Product Description

microTargeting" Drive System, Product Number MT-DS

Reason for Recall

The FHC Depth Stop Adapter may cause damage to the lead and stylet when the depth stop screw is over-tightened onto the lead. This damage can manifest as low impedances or a short circuit between one or multiple electrode pairs in the lead, and has resulted in the need to remove and replace the implanted lead intraoperative or in a follow-up procedure.

Details

Recalling Firm
FHC, Inc.
Units Affected
2952 total
Distribution
The devices were distributed to the following US states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The devices were distributed to the following foreign countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Norway, Romania, South Africa, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan.
Location
Bowdoin, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
microTargeting" Drive System, Product Number MT-DS. Recalled by FHC, Inc.. Units affected: 2952 total.
Why was this product recalled?
The FHC Depth Stop Adapter may cause damage to the lead and stylet when the depth stop screw is over-tightened onto the lead. This damage can manifest as low impedances or a short circuit between one or multiple electrode pairs in the lead, and has resulted in the need to remove and replace the implanted lead intraoperative or in a follow-up procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 11, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2345-2018.