Specify 5-6-5 Lead, Specify 2x8 Lead, Model Numbers: 39565, 39286. Spinal cord stimulation leads. Part of a neurostimulation system for treating chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All lot/serial numbers are affected for both Model numbers: 39565 and 39286
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Reason for Recall:
Some Specify 5-6-5 and 2x8 surgical lead product labeling does not adequately distinguish between permanent surgical implant and trialing/screening use.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Specify 5-6-5 Lead, Specify 2x8 Lead, Model Numbers: 39565, 39286. Spinal cord stimulation leads. Part of a neurostimulation system for treating chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All lot/serial numbers are affected for both Model numbers: 39565 and 39286

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0859-2016

Related Recalls

Class I - Dangerous

Evaluation handsets may not be able to communicate with the neurostimulator due to handsets having a faster processing speed than prior handsets. An inability to connect may cause the therapy to stop being delivered and a system error will be displayed. Patient may experience return of underlying disease symptoms (e.g. overactive bladder, urinary retention, or fecal incontinence) based on their response to stimulation during the evaluation period.

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