| | Class 2 Device Recall CD Horizon Agile dynamic stabilization device |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | November 12, 2007 |
| Date Posted | September 11, 2008 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 10, 2010 |
| Recall Number | Z-1438-2008 |
| Recall Event ID |
46735 |
| 510(K)Number | K060615 |
| Product Classification |
spinal fixation device - Product Code NQP
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| Product | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, CD Horizon Spinal System Agile Dynamic Stabilization Device, REF 7881570, 15mm, 5.5mm dia x 70mm, size: 15mm x 70mm, not for distribution in the U.S.A. or its territories, for spinal fixation. |
| Code Information |
ALL CODES |
| FEI Number |
1000477302
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis TN 38132-1719
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| For Additional Information Contact | Bert Kelly 901-396-1800 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Breaks: Shear failure of the cable component of the system. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | Medtronic Sofamor Danek initiated its recall on 12/12/2007 by letter to all Risk Managers who received the product at their hospital. Letter were also mailed to surgeons who have implanted the product. Sales Representatives were notified via a conference call and letter to follow-up with thier respective surgeons who have implanted the product to verify that their surgeon received the communication of the recall and that they are aware that patient monitoring is recommended. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 136 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: USA, Canada, India, Venezuela, Netherlands, Chile, Brazil, and Australia. |
| 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 = NQP
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