FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic TSRH 3DX Implant Set; SPS002058. Sets are unlabeled, but contain individually labeled 3Dx Splined Connectors in sizes small, medium and large. The device is intended for orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation for degenerative disc disease. The product is used as a pedicle screw fixation system of the non-cervical posterior spine in skeletally mature patients; posterior non-cervical, non-pedicle screw fixation or for anterior use for certain conditions.

Recall: Z-1014-2009 · Initiated October 31, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1014-2009
Event Number
50185
Firm
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. dba Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK
FEI Number
1824199
Product Code
MNI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 31, 2008
Posted
March 12, 2009
Terminated
November 18, 2009
Address
2500 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw, IN, 46582-8598

Description

Medtronic TSRH 3DX Implant Set; SPS002058. Sets are unlabeled, but contain individually labeled 3Dx Splined Connectors in sizes small, medium and large. The device is intended for orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation for degenerative disc disease. The product is used as a pedicle screw fixation system of the non-cervical posterior spine in skeletally mature patients; posterior non-cervical, non-pedicle screw fixation or for anterior use for certain conditions.

Reason

The thickness of the connector may be under specification, which could cause the implant to break during surgery or after implantation.

Action

Hospital risk managers and implanting physicians were notified separately by letters dated 1/9/09. The letters advised of the recall, reported that a firm representative would visit the facility to pick up the recalled products. Physicians were instructed to closely monitor their patients during postoperative visits, to notify any other physician who may be monitoring the patient in lieu of the implanting physician, and to advise their patients to contact them immediately if they have any sudden and significant symptoms (increased discomfort, sudden change in their clinical symptoms, or new symptoms such as leg pain, back pain or irritation of local tissue). Customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached questionnaire to Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK via mail (enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope) or fax at 901-399-2047. Direct questions to your Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK Sales Representative or the firm's Global Quality Department at 800-876-3133, extension 6333.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including states of Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.

Quantity

43 sets