Device recall: Vectris(TM) Trial Screening Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977D160 (b) 977D260 Product Usage: The…
Class II FDA enforcement event 80256. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the curved tip introducer needle which is included in the kit, to have a potential manufacturing defect. This could result in difficulty advancing or withdrawing the Vectris lead through the curved tip introducer needle.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
The recalling firm started this device recall on 25 May 2018. The FDA record names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The firm address in the FDA record is in Minneapolis, MN. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 80256 has 2 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 25 Jul 2018. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 11 Dec 2020.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide
Recalling firm
The name is withheld, Minneapolis, MN.
The FDA record gives the name of a person as the recalling firm. This site does not show the names of persons.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
2 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2431-2018 | Vectris(TM) Trial Screening Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977D160 (b) 977D260 Product Usage: The Medtronic Vectris lead kits contain the implantable spinal cord stimulation lead, as well as additional components used for lead implant as part of a Neurostimulation system for pain therapy. A… | 10,800 units | Class II | Terminated | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Z-2432-2018 | Vectris(TM) Sure Scan(R) MRI Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation, Models: (a) 977A160 (b) 977A175 (c) 977A190 (d) 977A260 (e) 977A275 (f) 977A290 Product Usage: The Medtronic Vectris lead kits contain the implantable spinal cord stimulation lead, as well as additional components used for lead implant as part of a… | 8182 units | Class II | Terminated | 25 Jul 2018 |
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Enforcement event: All the product records that have one FDA event number. This site shows one event on one page.
Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2018
- 1,074
- Share of these events in Class II
- 92%
- Product records in this event
- 2
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-2431-2018The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 80256. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/80256/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 80256?
- The event has 2 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
10,800 units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2018 have the same class?
- 92% of the 1,074 device events that started in 2018 are in Class II.