FDA Recall Terminated

Vertex Max Drill Guide, Catalog Number 9732355, to be used with a Medtronic Computer-Assisted Surgery System to help assist with screw placement during spine procedures. To be used with a Medtronic Computer-Assisted Surgery System to help assist with screw placement during spine procedures.

Recall: Z-0145-2011 · Initiated September 24, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0145-2011
Event Number
56893
Firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc
FEI Number
1000517638
Product Code
HAW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 24, 2010
Posted
October 26, 2010
Terminated
April 13, 2011
Address
826 Coal Creek Circle, Louisville, CO, 80027-9710

Description

Vertex Max Drill Guide, Catalog Number 9732355, to be used with a Medtronic Computer-Assisted Surgery System to help assist with screw placement during spine procedures. To be used with a Medtronic Computer-Assisted Surgery System to help assist with screw placement during spine procedures.

Reason

Drill guide handle may detach unintentionally during use.

Action

Medtronic Navigation sent a "Product Correction Notification" letter dated September 22, 2010 to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to set aside and do not use the Vertex Max Drill Guide 9732355, Lot Number 100526 and complete and return the Verification of Field Action Completion form via email: [email protected] or fax: 720-890-3517. A Medtronic representative will contact the customer, visit their facility, remove the defective product, and provide a replacement Vertex Max Drill Guide that is correctly manufactured. For further information or if you have questions regarding use of the Vertex Max Drill Guide, please contact Medtronic Navigation Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA including states of DC, IN, PA, and VA and country of Japan.

Quantity

8 units