FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK INTREPID SPINAL SYSTEM, 5.5MM TAPERED SCREW, Length: 20MM, , Part Number: REF 7960020; 25MM, REF 7960025, 30MM, REF 7960030; and 35MM, REF 7960035; QTY: 1 EA, NON-STERILE, Rx only, MATL: TITANIUM ALLOY, Manufactured at: Warsaw, Indiana USA. The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease.

Recall: Z-1803-2009 · Initiated February 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1803-2009
Event Number
52125
Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FEI Number
1000477302
Product Code
MAX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 6, 2009
Posted
July 24, 2009
Terminated
April 19, 2010
Address
1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, TN, 38132

Description

Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK INTREPID SPINAL SYSTEM, 5.5MM TAPERED SCREW, Length: 20MM, , Part Number: REF 7960020; 25MM, REF 7960025, 30MM, REF 7960030; and 35MM, REF 7960035; QTY: 1 EA, NON-STERILE, Rx only, MATL: TITANIUM ALLOY, Manufactured at: Warsaw, Indiana USA. The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease.

Reason

The firm received complaints regarding the use of the product in patients with poor bone quality, translational instability, difficulty implanting the cover plate and case of cover plate detachment.

Action

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. instructed Sales Representative on starting February 6, 2009 by phone to immediately return product from the field. The firm further issued a "Subject: Medtronic Intrepid Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Recall" notice dated April 2009. The recall notices were mailed directly to Risk Managers and Surgeons, with Recall Questionnaires and Surgeon Confirmation forms included respectively. For further questions, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative or the Medtronic Global Quality Department at 1-800-876-3133 extension 6333.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and South Africa.

Quantity

4547 units