FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic PAK NEEDLE BEVELED AND TROCAR TIPS, REF 8670009, QTY 1 EA, STERILE R, Rx only

Recall: Z-2047-2017 · Initiated April 13, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2047-2017
Event Number
77049
Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FEI Number
1000477302
Product Code
LXH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 13, 2017
Terminated
December 28, 2017
Address
1800 Pyramid Pl, Memphis, TN, 38132-1703

Description

Medtronic PAK NEEDLE BEVELED AND TROCAR TIPS, REF 8670009, QTY 1 EA, STERILE R, Rx only

Reason

Product packaging may incorrectly include two bevel-tipped needles or two trocar-tipped needles instead of one diamond-tipped needle and one bevel-tipped needle.

Action

Medtronic sent an Urgent : Field Safety Corrective Action dated April 13, 2017, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Instructions to Customers: 1.) Please locate and remove the impacted product from normal storage locations. Do not use this product. 2.) Complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form and return via email to [email protected], or fax to 763-367-8134. 3.) As applicable, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative to coordinate the return and replacement of affected product. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to patient safety and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact our Post-Market Quality team at 901-399-3197. For further questions, please call (901) 344-1435.

Distribution

US Distribution to the state of : OK and to the countries of : Italy, Germany, France , Belgium, Spain and Japan.

Quantity

36 units