FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#124978

Product

SET SCREW RETAINING DRIVER, REF 9010000820, QTY: 1 EA, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, USA, Inc. Screwdriver - orthopedic manual surgical instrument.

FDA product code
HXXScrewdriver
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info
TI13J01811

Why it was recalled

The retaining tabs component of the Set Screw Retaining Drive may be oversized, which will not allow proper mating between the Set Screw Retaining Drive and the set screw.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Reprocessing Controls

Action the firm took

The recall notices were mailed directly to Risk Managers and Sales Representatives, with Recall Questionnaires and Confirmation forms included, on 01/03/2014.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Address
1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Distribution in the states of CA, NC, TX, IN, NJ, and MI.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-03
Posted by FDA
2014-01-30
Terminated
2014-05-16
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #124978. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.