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Health product recall

TEMPORARY TRANSCUTANOUS PACING LEAD SYSTEM (2016-06-17)

Starting date:
June 17, 2016
Posting date:
July 7, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59242

Affected products

A. TEMPORARY TRANSCUTANOUS PACING LEAD SYSTEM

Reason

Medtronic has identified a compliance issue with model 6416 temporary transvenous pacing lead system. The product is not compliant with section 8.5.2.3 of IEC 60601-1, and corresponding provisions of FDA 21 CFR 898, which relate to design standards to prevent connecting a patient's lead to a possible hazardous voltage.

Affected products

A. TEMPORARY TRANSCUTANOUS PACING LEAD SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

6416-100
6416-100S
6416-140
6416-200

Companies
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc.
710 Medtronic Parkway NE
Minneapolis
55432
Minnesota
UNITED STATES