—#71931

Product

Medtronic SPECIFY, 3998, Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Manufactured at Medtronic, Inc., Villalba, Puerto Rico, USA. Contents of the inner package are STERILE. Method of sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Model 3998 lead is an implantable, permanent lead. It is used to deliver electrical pulses to the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord. The lead consists of two polyurethane lead bodies joined to one silicone rubber paddle. The lead has two parallel rows of four platinum iridium electrodes on the distal end.

FDA product code: GZB — Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Implanted (Pain Relief)
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K971756
Affected lot / code info: V004442, V004456, V004457, V004541, V004644, V005789, V005838, V005884, V005952, V006010, V006011, V006497, V006610, V006732, V006888, V006937, V007136, V007224, V007342, V007451, V007565, V007729, V007781, V007911, V008174, V008257, V008387, V008638, V008639, V008729, V008902, V009060, V009191, V009278, V009352, V009353, V009630, V010099, V010124, V010125, V010366, V010367, V010602, V010744, V010896, V011057, V011091, V011215, V011257, V011299, V011406, V011457, V011552, V011610, V011627, V011860, V011958, V011977, V012040, V012123, V012202, V012238, V012260, V012411, V012571, V012618, V012935, V013158, V013231, V013331, V013489, V013615, V013745, V013787, V013837, V013862, V014190, V014320, V014426, V014454, V014660, V014785, V015071, V015166, V015327, V015626, V016195, V016445, V016489, V017182, V017731, V017927, V019145, V019452, V019569, V019909, V020188, V020688, V020904, V021560, V021753, V022880, V023339, V023517, V025268, V025500, V025707, V026020, V026436, V027462, V027804, V028474, V029383, V029983, V030442, V031317, V032070, V032560, V034825, V034832, V035769, V036156, V036810, V036857, V038530, V041066, V041365, V042627, V043757, V043759, V044336, V044850, V045723, V047365, V050371, V052566, V053142, V054607, V056045, V057371, V060415, V062321, V068860, V069647, V077531, V080086, V082162, V084570, V086942, V090294, V091959, V095777, V102426

Why it was recalled

Medtronic is recalling certain lots of Model 3998 SPECIFY surgical lead kits due to a package mislabeling issue. The package labeling incorrectly states the lead length is 28 cm in length when it should state 20 cm. Recalled lots are to be returned for replacement or credit.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design (manufacturing process)

Action the firm took

In May 2008, a Product Recall letter was issued to customers. Medtronic Field Representatives are to contact customers with consigned or unregistered sold product to remove it and return it to Medtronic. A Leave-Behind letter will be provided to customers, explaining the issue and the reason for removal of product. Recalled devices will be returned for replacement or credit. The Medtronic representative will complete and return a Reply Card, which documents the notification of the customer. If you have questions or comments, contact your Medtronic representative.

Recalling firm

Firm: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Address: 800 53rd Ave NE PO Box 1250, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440-1250

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US distribution only to: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2008-05-21
Posted by FDA: 2008-09-18
Terminated: 2010-10-08
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #71931. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.