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FDA device recall Z-0441-2013 · posted 2012-11-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Reason for recall
Medtronic is recalling certain Vertex Max Drill Tubes which are used with the StealthStation System due to a defect related to the internal threading for component set up.
Action taken
Medtronic Navigation sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 13 -14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed do not use the Vertex Max Cannulated Drill Tube clinically. Medtronic Navigation will remove the Vertex Max Cannulated Drill Tube. Medtronic Navigation will provide a replacement Vertex.Max Cannulated Drill Tube manufactured from a different lot which was inspected to verify the defect has been corrected. If you have any questions about this notification, please contact a Sales Representative in your area. For further questions please call (720) 890-3200 Ext. 3303 .
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HAW
Quantity affected
12 Units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--US (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, MA, LA, and MI and the countries of Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Canada and Korea.
Date initiated
2012-11-13
Date posted
2012-11-29
Date terminated
2013-01-04
Location
Louisville, CO

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