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Medtronic Neuromodulation recalls Vectris(TM) Trial Screening Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977D160 (b) 977D260 Product Usage: T
Recalled July 25, 2018 · FDA recall Z-2431-2018 · Medtronic Neuromodulation
Hazard
This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the curved tip introducer needle which is included in the kit, to have a potential manufacturing defect. This could result in difficulty advancing or withdrawing the Vectris lead through the curved tip introducer needle. · FDA Class II
Units
10,800 units
Sold at
Worldwide
Description
This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the curved tip introducer needle which is included in the kit, to have a potential manufacturing defect. This could result in difficulty advancing or withdrawing the Vectris lead through the curved tip introducer needle.
Product
Vectris(TM) Trial Screening Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977D160 (b) 977D260 Product Usage: The Medtronic Vectris lead kits contain the implantable spinal cord stimulation lead, as well as additional components used for lead implant as part of a Neurostimulation system for pain therapy. A Medtronic implantable Neurostimulation system is indicated for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following conditions: Failed Back Syndrome (FBS) or low back syndrome or failed back; Radicular pain syndrome or radiculopathies resulting in pain secondary to FBS or herniated disk; Post laminectomy pain; Multiple back operations; Unsuccessful disk surgery; Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)/herniated disk pain refractory to conservative and surgical interventions; Peripheral causalgia; Epidural fibrosis; Arachnoiditis or lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), or causalgia.
Manufacturer(s)
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →