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Medtronic Orthopedic Dovetail Clamp, REF 9730289, Medtronic Navigation, Louisville, CO 80027. In combination with a tera

FDA device recall Z-0923-2010 · posted 2010-03-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc
Reason for recall
Orthopedic clamp may slip if used with non-indicated system, resulting in possible inaccurate navigation information being displayed.
Action taken
All affected users were notified by a Product Correction Notification letter on 11/03/2009 providing a description of the issue and informing them of the updated instructions for use for the Orthopedic Dovetail Clamp. Customers are to ensure that all users read the letter, place a copy of the letter with the IFUs for the related software applications listed in the letter, and fill out the attached response form indicating the receipt of the information. Further information is available at 720-890-3309.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
HAW
Quantity affected
244 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including VA, IA, MN and OK and countries of Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, I
Date initiated
2009-11-03
Date posted
2010-03-03
Date terminated
2010-08-13
Location
Louisville, CO

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