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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite, Injection Sites, REF 46914, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.

Reported: March 6, 2024 Initiated: January 22, 2024 #Z-1163-2024

Product Description

Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite, Injection Sites, REF 46914, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.

Reason for Recall

Potential for catheter disconnection from the patient line stopcock connectors.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Units Affected
32,404 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV; and OUS (foreign): Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran, Islamic Republic Of Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite, Injection Sites, REF 46914, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.. Recalled by Medtronic Neurosurgery. Units affected: 32,404 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for catheter disconnection from the patient line stopcock connectors.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 6, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1163-2024.