Medtronic Neurosurgery: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-3212-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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 EO, Rx only, Single Use

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 3, 2018

Date Posted: October 3, 2018

Recall Number: Z-3212-2018

Event ID: 80657

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2616

Code Information:

Product Number/CFN: CM8902 UDI-Device Identifier (GTIN/UPN): 20643169647200 Lot Numbers: 54984; 57188; 59558; 66312; and 67988

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated