The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0194-2018·Announced 2018-03-28

Monteris Medical Recalls NeuroBlate Systems Due to MRI Interaction

Monteris Medical Corp is recalling 52 NeuroBlate systems used for MRI-guided neurosurgery due to an unanticipated interaction with 1.5 Tesla MRI systems.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk medical device used in neurosurgery where an unanticipated interaction with MRI systems poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Monteris Medical Corp is recalling 52 units of the MONTERIS MEDICAL NEUROBLATE SYSTEM. This device is used for MRI-guided neurosurgical ablation. The recall covers all serial numbers of the affected systems.

The firm initiated the recall after receiving complaints regarding an unanticipated interaction between the NeuroBlate system and 1.5 Tesla (1.5T) MRI systems. The source text does not specify the nature of the interaction or report any specific injuries or illnesses.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to handle the recalled devices.

The recalled product

Product
MONTERIS MEDICAL NEUROBLATE SYSTEM, used for MRI-guided neurosurgical ablation.
Affected units
52

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.