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Medtronic Strata II / Strata NSC Valves (includes Burr Hole and Lumbar Peritoneal. All Catalog N...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1121-2017 — Class II — January 17, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1121-2017
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated January 17, 2017
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Medtronic Neurosurgery
Location Goleta, CA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 315,997

Product Description

Medtronic Strata II / Strata NSC Valves (includes Burr Hole and Lumbar Peritoneal. All Catalog Numbers. Strata-type valves are used in the management of hydrocephalus. The Strata II/Strata NSC valve is a shunt component designed to allow for continuous flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain to the peritoneal cavity or right atrium of the heart. mechanism. Strata Valve Magnet Reverse Polarity (Excludes StrataMR). Catalog No. 27739 27740 27786 27787 27788 27789 27794 27812 27814 27815 27816 27817 27818 27820 27821 27822 27823 27824 27825 27827 27828 27830 27831 27832 27848 27864 27867 27868 27888 27903 27922 27823 27924 23042 27925 27926 27927 27932 27933 42335 42355 42365 42836 42856 42866 44420 44421 44430 44465 46070 46075 46080 46085 46635 46655 46665 46836 46856 46866 46871 46876 46881 46886 92355 92365 92856 92866 96655 96665

Reason for Recall

Medtronic Neurosurgery initiated a recall after receiving five (5) Product Experiences between February 15, 2015 and August 23, 2016 reporting of discrepancies between the pressure/performance level (PL) at which the valve was set and the readings determined via an x-ray image.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and to the countries of : Algeria India Poland Armenia Indonesia Portugal Australia Iran Austria Iraq Qatar Bangladesh Ireland Republic of Montenegro Barbados Israel Republic of Serbia Belarus Italy Romania Belgium Jamaica Russian Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina Japan Saudi Arabia Botswana Jordan Singapore Bulgaria Kazakhstan Slovakia Cambodia Kenya South Africa Canada Kuwait South Korea Canary Islands Latvia Spain Cayman Islands Lebanon Sri Lanka China Libya Sweden Croatia Lithuania Switzerland Cyprus Macau Syria

Lot / Code Information

All Lot Numbers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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