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Medtronic Sofamor Danek METRx (TM) System Bayonet Electrosurgical Pencil, sterile, Manufactured at Warsaw, Indiana; REF

FDA device recall Z-0114-2008 · posted 2007-11-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. dba Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK
Reason for recall
Packaging weakness may compromise sterility and instructions for use are inadequate.
Action taken
Consignees were notified via letter dated September 4, 2007 to cease using the product and to contact the firm for instructions on how to return the product.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
22,632
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
Date initiated
2007-09-04
Date posted
2007-11-07
Date terminated
2009-07-14
Location
Warsaw, IN

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