Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23139 |
| Brand Name: | CN - MicroTargeting Drive |
| Model: | Model FC1006: microTargeting™ Drive System, Model FC8001: microTargeting™ STar™ Drive System (Manual) |
| Affected: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | FHC Inc |
| Issue: | The FHC Depth Stop Adapter may cause damage to the lead and stylet when the depth stop screw is over-tightened onto the lead. This damage can manifest as low impedances or a short circuit between one or multiple electrode pairs in the lead, and has resulted in the need to remove and replace the implanted lead intraoperatively or in a follow-up procedure. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/6/2018 |
