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Z-1410-2023Class II

INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 32mm, REF 3604532; for...

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc / initiated 2023-02-16 / Open, Classified

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc began a recall of INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 32mm, REF 3604532; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Incorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1410-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Product
INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 32mm, REF 3604532; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical unction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7), and the thoracic spine from T1-T3.
Product code
KWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal
Reason for recall
Incorrect type of titanium was used which reduces the gripping strength of the screw head of 5 batches of Infinity Multi-Axial Screws
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
The firm issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE to its consignees on 02/16/2023 by UPS 2nd day mail. The letter explained the issue and the risk and requested the following actions be taken: Immediately identify, segregate, and quarantine affected products within your inventory. Pass this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. Contact Medtronic to return affected product: 1-800-933-2635 to receive an return authorization (RGA) and coordinate inventory replacement/credit. Reference FA1315. The letter also includes specific patient recommendations.
Quantity in commerce
10 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Canada.
Product codes and lots
GTIN 00643169541856, Lot/Batch numbers: H5802984

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1410-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1409-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1410-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1411-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1412-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1413-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated