| | Class 2 Device Recall Rocker Reducer |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | December 18, 2006 |
| Date Posted | February 08, 2007 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 16, 2007 |
| Recall Number | Z-0411-2007 |
| Recall Event ID |
37066 |
| 510(K)Number | K042210 |
| Product Classification |
spinal implant instrument - Product Code MNI
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| Product | Rocker Reducer, part of the SiLo Spinal System, REF 8880014, Rx only, Material: Stainless Steel, qty: 1 ea, non-sterile, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, TN 38132, USA, Manufactured at: Bartlett, Tennessee, USA |
| Code Information |
Lot numbers: MH05F006 and MH05J015 |
| FEI Number |
3004564008
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing 2975 Brother Blvd Bartlett TN 38133-3957
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| For Additional Information Contact | Bert Kelly 901-396-3133 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Due to a manufacturing error, the proximal end may deform causing the protrusions that engage the associated implant to break off of the instrument during use. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | The firm sent out the recall letter via Federal Express to direct consignees on 12/18/2006. The letter explained the problem, requested discontinuation of use and stated that sales representatives would be coordinating the retrieval and replacement of the device. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 58 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide, including USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the Bahamas. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = MNI
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