FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#160709

Product

Medtronic ANGLED DRILL, REF 6630902, QTY: 1 EA Rx only

FDA product code
MDMInstrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info
UDI: 00643169363502, Lot Number EM17F015

Why it was recalled

Medtronic has discovered the product lot in question was noted as having a longer drill tip extension than what is indicated on the print specification.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

The firm initiated the recall by letter on 12/22/2017, requesting the return of the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Address
1800 Pyramid Pl, Memphis, Tennessee 38132-1703

Distribution

Distribution pattern
MN, NC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-12-22
Terminated
2018-07-31
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #160709. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.