Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18390 |
| Brand Name: | Medtronic DBS Lead Extension, 37085 |
| Model: | Model: 37085 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic Inc |
| Brand Name: | Medtronic DBS Lead Extension, 37086 |
| Model: | Model: 37086 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified the potential for lead extensions to exhibit high impedance and/or wire fracture problems due to mishandling of the leads prior to implantation. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 17/4/2015 |
