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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

microtargeting" Depth Stop Adapter, Product Model Number, Product Number 66-AC-DS(1.8),

Reported: July 11, 2018 Initiated: May 10, 2018 #Z-2359-2018

Product Description

microtargeting" Depth Stop Adapter, Product Model Number, Product Number 66-AC-DS(1.8),

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" Depth Stop Adapter, Product Model Number, Product Number 66-AC-DS(1.8),. 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-2359-2018.