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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

BioTex Reusable Adapter Kit, Part Number 401-021-1010, packaged non-sterile in a dedicated case for steam sterilization The Adapter Kit is used during surgical procedures as an instrument guide holder that maintains the position of an instrument after they have been aligned by the physician via stereotactic guidance during planning and operation of neurological procedures performed in conjunction with the use of the Medtronic StealthStation Image Guided Workstation System.

Z-1234-2016

February 22, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Event
Event 73337
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1234-2016

Official wording

Reason: Medtronic Navigation is recalling the Biotex Adapter Kit because it was commercially distributed by BioTex without a cleared premarket [510(k)] from FDA.

Code information: The adapter kits are not identified with any lot/code numbers. The BioTex Adapter kits were manufactured between 2008 and 2010.

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to states of: FL, NJ, AZ, and NC.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Medtronic Navigation is recalling the Biotex Adapter Kit because it was commercially distributed by BioTex without a cleared premarket [510(k)] from FDA.