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Medtronic Neurosurgery recalls

10 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 17 June 2026. 8 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls10

Ongoing (FDA)8

Terminated or completed2

Class I (FDA)2

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 17 June 2026
Reason: Ventriculostomy devices, used during ventriculostomy procedures to gain access to the ventricular system, may exhibit endotoxin levels that exceed the acceptable limit for devices that come into contact with cerebrospinal fluid; endotoxin exposure can cause an acute inflammatory process.
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of UT, AL, CA, NC, GA, AR, LA, KY, LA, KY, IL, OK and the country of Costa Rica.
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: Z-2768-2026

Ventriculostomy Kit, REF: 46154

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started: 1 November 2024
Reason: Due to complaints received reporting cracks and/or leaks of the stopcocks associated with the external drainage and monitoring system (EDMS).
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico; Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Fren
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers: Z-0662-2025, Z-0661-2025

Exacta External Drainage and Monitoring System: 27581 KIT 27581 EXACTA W/EDM VCATH 35CM 27636 EDM 27636 EXACTA W/BRAIDED CORD LOCK 27666 EDM 27666 EXCTA W GLUE STPCK GR PT LN 27732 EDM 27732 EXACTA W/NDL-LS INJ. ST W
Becker External Drainage and Monitoring System: 24146 EDMS 24146 BECKER NO Y-SITE 25120 EDMS II 25120 BECKER W/1-WAY VALVE 26040 KIT 26040 BECKER EDMS II 27609 BECKER 27609 W/NEEDLESLESS INJ. SITE 27670 BECKER 27670

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started: 22 January 2024
Reason: Potential for catheter disconnection from the patient line stopcock connectors.
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV; and OUS (foreign): Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium,
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers: Z-1162-2024, Z-1163-2024, Z-1166-2024, Z-1165-2024, Z-1164-2024

Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, REF 46913, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite, Injection Sites, REF 46914, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Lumbar Catheter, REF 46917, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and C
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite Injection Sites, Ventricular Catheter, REF 46916, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Ventricular Catheter, REF 46915, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 28 June 2023
Reason: Product labeling contains incorrect expiration date
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the states of NJ, FL, CA, IL.
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: Z-2412-2023

Medtronic REF 46915 Duet External Drainage and Monitoring system, Interlink Injection sites, Ventricular Catheter, STERILE EO, Rx Only

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 13 June 2023
Reason: Dura regeneration matrix may have out-of-specification endotoxin levels due to issues with in-process and finished goods endotoxin testing, which may present clinically with signs and symptoms of an acute inflammatory process, comparable to infection.
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PR, TX, WA, HI, MI, GA, AL, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, NY, CA, AZ, PA, UT, ME, MD, MN, FL, AK, NE, VA, OR, WI, NC, LA, SD, TN, MS, DE, NJ, ID, SC, OH, MA, DC, NM, WV, NH, CT, NV, OK, AR, KS, MT, RI, CO, ND, WY, VT and the countries of Barbad
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: Z-2207-2023

Durepair Dura Regeneration Matrix: DUREPAIR DURA SUBSTITUTE 2 X 2, 61100; DUREPAIR DURA SUBSTITUTE 3 X 3, 61105; DUREPAIR DURA SUBSTITUTE 1 X 3, 61106; DUREPAIR DURA SUBSTITUTE 4 X 5, 61110; DUREPAIR DURA SUBSTITUT

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 11 January 2021
Reason: Potential for variation in radiopaque marking visibility under radiographic imaging for adjustable and fixed-pressure valves that are used in the management of hydrocephalus
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Plurinational State Of Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, C
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers: Z-1116-2021, Z-1117-2021, Z-1115-2021

Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Shunts for the following CFNs: 27739 - SHUNT 27739 STRATA NSC SNAP SML 120CM, 27740 - SHUNT 27740 STRATA NSC SNAP REG 120CM, 278
Medtronic PS Medical Cerebro Spinal Fluid (CSF)-Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs: 22011 L- SHUNT 22011 L INTL ONLY ULTRA SM LOW 22011 LL - SHUNT 22011 LL INTL ONLY ULTRA SM L-L 22011 M - SHUNT 22011 M IN
Medtronic Delta CSF (Cerebro Spinal Fluid) -Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs/REF numbers: 24048 - VALVE 24048 DELTA RGL PL 0.5, 24053 - CHAMBER 24053 DELTA, 24147 - VALVE 24147 DELTA SML PL0.5, 25121-1 -

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 16 December 2020
Reason: Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the proximal catheter which could result in disconnection of the ventricular catheter from the valve and shunt malfunction
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NV, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, TN, VA and the countries of Albania, Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, Ireland, Mexico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Spain,
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers: Z-0872-2021, Z-0873-2021, Z-0871-2021

REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide con
REF 27219-5 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 1.5, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide con
REF 27219-1 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 1.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems designed to provide con

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 8 December 2020
Reason: There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention.
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Ire
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers: Z-0740-2021, Z-0738-2021, Z-0739-2021

Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 91101, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicate
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 3 May 2018
Terminated: 30 August 2022
Reason: The packaging sterile barrier does not comply with the applicable packaging standard for terminally sterilized medical devices. While the Instructions for Use (IFU) state Do not use if package has been previously opened or damaged , it is possible that the seal breach may go undetected by the user's naked eye.
Distribution: Domestic: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NB, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY OUS: Australia, Germany, Kenya, Russian Federation, South Africa
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: Z-3212-2018

Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines are packaged in individually sealed pouches and distributed in boxes containing 5 individually pouched Clip Gun Magazine. REF CM8902, Medtronic Clip Gun Magazine, Rx only, CE 0344, STERILE

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started: 20 December 2017
Terminated: 8 December 2023
Reason: Medtronic is initiating a voluntary recall because the products identified above did not adequately demonstrate acceptable packaging performance to current standards.
Distribution: Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jordan, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rica, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, UK, US
Initiated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: Z-0622-2018

Model #: CG8900, Medtronic Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kit (Qty 1); Model #: CG8901, Medtronic Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kit (Qty 10); Model #: CG8901A, Medtronic Clip Gun Applicator (Qty 10)

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.