FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Extended Length Trocar, Item No.: 7578013, Mat'l: Stainless Steel, non-sterile, Rx only, Trocars used with the CD HORIZON LEGACY" Percutaneous Peek Spinal System

Recall: Z-0606-2010 · Initiated December 7, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0606-2010
Event Number
54031
Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FEI Number
1000477302
Product Code
LXH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 7, 2009
Posted
January 12, 2010
Terminated
January 14, 2011
Address
1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, TN, 38132

Description

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Extended Length Trocar, Item No.: 7578013, Mat'l: Stainless Steel, non-sterile, Rx only, Trocars used with the CD HORIZON LEGACY" Percutaneous Peek Spinal System

Reason

The Trocar may not fully engage with the Rod Inserter or may prematurely disengage.

Action

On 12/7/2009, the Sales Representatives were notified by conference call and email regarding the recall. The recall notices were mailed directly to Risk Managers and Sales Representatives, with Recall Questionnaires and Confirmation forms included respectively, on 12/09/2009 with a delivery date of 12/10/09.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution, and the Netherlands

Quantity

199 units