INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 26mm, REF 3604026; for immobilization
FDA device recall Z-1412-2023 · posted 2023-04-19 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
- Reason for recall
- Incorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
- Action taken
- The firm issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE to its consignees on 02/16/2023 by UPS 2nd day mail. The letter explained the issue and the risk and requested the following actions be taken: Immediately identify, segregate, and quarantine affected products within your inventory. Pass this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. Contact Medtronic to return affected product: 1-800-933-2635 to receive an return authorization (RGA) and coordinate inventory replacement/credit. Reference FA1315. The letter also includes specific patient recommendations.
- Root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- KWP
- Quantity affected
- 90 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
- Date initiated
- 2023-02-16
- Date posted
- 2023-04-19
- Location
- Memphis, TN
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| INFINITY™ OCT System (K163375) | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2017-08-21 |