FDA recall Z-0312-2025

FHC, Inc. · Class I · device

Product

microTargeting Insertion Tube Set, P/N 66-IT-05P, Lot 244517. The intended use is to accurately guide a microelectrode or instrument in the brain during stereotactic functional neurosurgical procedures.

Reason for recall

A complaint was received (MDR 3002250546-2024-00003) prompting an investigation. The investigation revealed a schematic for a spacer tube which is too long relative to the size of other components was included in the build order for Lot 244517 of P/N 66-IT-06P. Use of the product with a spacer tube which is too long could result in intercranial hemorrhaging and brain damage.

Distribution

Domestic distribution only to the following states: AZ, CA, PA, TN, TX, WA.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2024-10-04
Report date
2024-11-20
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Bowdoin, ME, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0312-2025