FDA recall Z-1972-2023

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation · Class II · device

Product

Driver Instrument, part of the Superion Indirect Decompression System, REF: 102-9800, used with the Superion Indirect Decompression System IFU, Superion IDS Kit IFU, Surgical Technique Manual

Reason for recall

Pending update to indirect decompression system instructions for use informing users that excessive force during the implant procedure may cause driver instrument tip breaks, which may result in metal fragments (Driver teeth/tips) within the implant location; and if metal fragments are not removed and remain in situ, MRI scans are NOT advised due to potential risk of patient injury.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution: IN, NY, IL, PA, FL, SC, TX, MA, VA, AL, WI, OK, MO, MI, OH, WV, NC, UT, NH, CA, NJ, TN, NV, AZ, NE, IA, CT, ME, LA, KY, MS, MD, DC, GA, CO, KS, ID, MN, AR, HI, NM, WA, SD, OR, DE, WY, AK, and ND

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-05-12
Report date
2023-06-21
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Valencia, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1972-2023