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Device product

The DIXI Medical Microdeep Depth Electrode (Microdeep Depth Electrode or Electrode) is a smooth electrode that is 0.8 mm in diameter with a rounded (hemispherical) tip. The electrode has multiple platinum/iridium contacts that are 2 mm long, with a total exploration length varying from 16 mm to 80.5 mm according to the electrode reference. Microdeep Depth Electrodes are intended for temporary use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equipment for the recording, monitoring and stimulation of electrical signals at the subsurface level of the brain.

Z-0536-2022

December 09, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
DIXI MEDICAL USA
Event
Event 89306
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
2141 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0536-2022

Official wording

Reason: Potential deformation of the internal packaging (blister pack) could compromise sterile barrier of the device when removed from the Tyvek bag

Code information: All lots UDI: 03664539000053

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    packaging (blister pack) could compromise sterile