Atlas FDA

ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Caddy; Self Drilling Fixed Screw Caddy (976-516). Medtronic Sofamor Dan

FDA device recall Z-2985-2011 · posted 2011-08-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Reason for recall
Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws.
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
XLH
Quantity affected
191 units
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,
Date initiated
2011-07-06
Date posted
2011-08-10
Date terminated
2013-04-26
Location
Memphis, TN

Monitor recalls programmatically

Recalls and clearances share one API, with change alerts when new recalls post.