FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#180774

Product

VERTEX SELECT MULTI AXIAL SCREW. 4.0 X 38MM MULTI AXIAL SCREW. Lot H5517628

FDA product code
KWPAppliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K081297
Affected lot / code info
Product no. 6958838. UDI: 00613994354686.

Why it was recalled

Nonconforming product; length of the product measured shorter than the labeled length.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Medtronic, Inc., notified customers on March 31, 2020 via " Urgent Voluntary Market Removal (Recall) Vertex Select Multi Axial Screw (MAS) Product Code 6958838 Lot H5517628. The recall letter identified the affected product and requested the customers to remove the impacted product from normal storage location and complete the return form.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and MI.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-03-26
Terminated
2021-03-26
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #180774. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.