FDA Recall Terminated

ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Caddy; Self Tapping Variable Screw Caddy (176-513). Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. This instrument is a precision device which incorporates a measuring function.

Recall: Z-2984-2011 · Initiated July 6, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2984-2011
Event Number
59221
Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FEI Number
1000477302
Product Code
XLH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 6, 2011
Posted
August 10, 2011
Terminated
April 26, 2013
Address
1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, TN, 38132

Description

ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Caddy; Self Tapping Variable Screw Caddy (176-513). Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. This instrument is a precision device which incorporates a measuring function.

Reason

Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws.

Action

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. sent "Voluntary Recall - Medtronic" letters on July, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included; description of product and problem, and asked customers to stop using the product. Customers are asked to contact their Sales Representatives for replacement. For question on this recall call Medtronics Global Quality Department at (800) 876-3133.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: Nationwide distribution including the states of MN, OK, IL, AK, CA, PA, UT, LA, SC, NY, MI, GA, WI, KY, AL, MO, AZ, TN, TX, MA, NE, OH, FL, CO, MT, CT, VA, NC, NH, WA, WV, WY, IN, IA, KS, MT, ME, DE, DC, NJ, MD, MS, NV, HI, ID, ND, and AR; and the country of Uruguay.

Quantity

873 units