FDA Recall Open, Classified

INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, PARTIALLY THREADED MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 22mm, REF 360PT4022; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical unction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7), and the thoracic spine from T1-T3.

Recall: Z-1411-2023 · Initiated February 16, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1411-2023
Event Number
91790
Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FEI Number
1000477302
Product Code
KWP
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
February 16, 2023
Posted
April 19, 2023
Address
1800 Pyramid Pl, Memphis, TN, 38132-1703

Description

INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, PARTIALLY THREADED MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 22mm, REF 360PT4022; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical unction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7), and the thoracic spine from T1-T3.

Reason

Incorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws

Action

The firm issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE to its consignees on 02/16/2023 by UPS 2nd day mail. The letter explained the issue and the risk and requested the following actions be taken: Immediately identify, segregate, and quarantine affected products within your inventory. Pass this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. Contact Medtronic to return affected product: 1-800-933-2635 to receive an return authorization (RGA) and coordinate inventory replacement/credit. Reference FA1315. The letter also includes specific patient recommendations.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.

Quantity

2 units