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FHC, Inc. recalls microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Manual), Product Number 70-ZD-MA
Recalled July 11, 2018 · FDA recall Z-2351-2018 · FHC
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
2952 total
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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.
Description
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.
Product
microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Manual), Product Number 70-ZD-MA
Manufacturer(s)
FHC, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →