Recall Z-0465-2022
Technomed Europe · initiated December 8, 2021
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Disposable Subdermal Needle Electrode, Corkscrew, Single Use, Sterile; Model Numbers TE/S50715-001-C, TE/S50725-001C, and TE/S50715-001.
Codes / lots: Read as "Lot Number (UDI-DI, Product Number)": 048565 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 048670 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 048949 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049013 (08718375865439, SO-ELCS20), 049013 (08718375865439, SO-ELCS20), 049014 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049014 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049165 (08718375865439, SO-ELCS20), 049166 (08718375867853, TE/S50725-001-C), 049166 (08718375867853, TE/S50725-001-C), 049166 (08718375867853, TE/S50725-001-C), 049166 (08718375867853, TE/S50725-001-C), 049167 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049167 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049167 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049167 (08718375867549, TE/S50715-001-C), 049188 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049188 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049188 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049188 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049188 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049188 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049189 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049189 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049189 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049189 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049189 (08718375861707, TE/S50715-004), 049190 (08718375861691, TE/S50715-003), 049190…
Reason for recall
There is a high risk of the blue hub detaching from the corkscrew needle, resulting the the needle remaining in the patient's scalp.
FDA-determined cause: Device Design
Action taken
The firm distributed an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice dated 12/07/2021 to customers in the United States via email on 12/08/2021. In this notice the firm identifies affected product as being recalled due to the high risk of the needle electrode and lead wire coming loose from the hub, resulting in potential medical intervention to remove the inserted needle electrode, including removal using forceps or incision. The recalling firm requested that customers notify any recipients of recalled product down the distribution chain by forwarding a copy of the notice, that the customer be aware that the firm will schedule a telephone call to initiate the replacement of affected product, and that only distributors return the provided Acknowledgement Form following the scheduled phone call to quality@technomed.nl. Customers are asked to ascertain the amount of affected product on hand to be returned with their lot numbers for the scheduled call. Customers with any questions are to contact the recalling firm at quality@technomed.nl or by phone at +31 43 608 48 48.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0465-2022
- Initiated
- December 8, 2021
- Terminated
- May 31, 2024
- Product code
- GXZ – Electrode, Needle
- Quantity
- 117,672 devices
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, Florida, and Ohio.
- Recalling firm
- Technomed Europe, Maastricht-Airport