Z-1444-2012

VERTEX MAX (R) Cannulated, VERTEX MAX (R), and VERTEX (R) Reconstruction System Adjustable Drill Stop, REF...

Name: Z-1444-2012 VERTEX MAX (R) Cannulated, VERTEX MAX (R), and VERTEX (R) Reconstruction System Adjustable Drill Stop, REF...
Creator: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Published: 2012-03-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc / initiated 2012-03-13 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc began a recall of VERTEX MAX (R) Cannulated, VERTEX MAX (R), and VERTEX (R) Reconstruction System Adjustable Drill Stop, REF 6860460, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore... on 2012-03-13. The reason FDA records is "Drill stops may be bypassed when the device is used with powered drilling instruments". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1444-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-03-13
Posted: 2012-04-19
Terminated: 2013-04-30
Recalling firm: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Product: VERTEX MAX (R) Cannulated, VERTEX MAX (R), and VERTEX (R) Reconstruction System Adjustable Drill Stop, REF 6860460, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 Product Usage: Manual orthopedic adjustable drill stop
Product code: LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Reason for recall: Drill stops may be bypassed when the device is used with powered drilling instruments.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Medtronic notified their US Sales force on March 5, 2012, of the upcoming field action. The written "Voluntary Recall" communications were disseminated March 13 and March 14 to the US consignees. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to 1) disseminate this information to personnel within their facility as appropriate; 2) review work area, district sales office, and sample inventory for affected product; 3) complete the attached Risk Manager Questionnaire and return any recalled product; and 4) Sign and acknowledge the attached Sales Rep Questionnaire indicating receipt of this letter. For questions or concerns, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative or Global Quality Department at 800-876-3133, extension 3197.
Quantity in commerce: 247 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Columbia, Chile, Canada, India, Jamaica, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico.
Product codes and lots: Lot Numbers: 61624, 61670, SK10341, SK10777, SK07G002

Product code LXH

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)