Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation Due to Medtronic received reports that the DBS depth stop...

Date: March 17, 2017
Company: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation directly.

Affected Products

DBS Lead Depth Stop contained in Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) lead kits, models 3387/3387S, 3389/3389S, and 3391/3391S, The lead kit contains one DBS lead in addition to multiple accessories used in DBS lead implant procedures. Among these accessories is the DBS lead holder, also referred to as the lead depth stop. The lead holder affixes to the DBS lead during the lead implant procedure, marking the distance to the lead tip and providing control of DBS lead depth during implant by interfacing with the stereotactic system

Quantity: 86,024

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic received reports that the DBS depth stop did not adequately secure to the lead, which can result in DBS lead placement beyond the intended target.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 47 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC

Affected (47 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Neuromodulation

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report