Z-1796-2009

Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System SPACER, 32X23, 8 DEG, Size: 10MM, Part Number: REF 7961810; 12MM, REF...

Name: Z-1796-2009 Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System SPACER, 32X23, 8 DEG, Size: 10MM, Part Number: REF 7961810; 12MM, REF...
Creator: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Published: 2009-02-06
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc / initiated 2009-02-06 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc began a recall of Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System SPACER, 32X23, 8 DEG, Size: 10MM, Part Number: REF 7961810; 12MM, REF 7961812; 14MM, REF 7961814; 16MM, REF 7961816; 18MM, REF... on 2009-02-06. The reason FDA records is "The firm received complaints regarding the use of the product in patients with poor bone quality, translational instability, difficulty implanting the cover plate and case of cover plate detachment". 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-1796-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-02-06
Posted: 2009-07-24
Terminated: 2010-04-19
Recalling firm: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Product: Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System SPACER, 32X23, 8 DEG, Size: 10MM, Part Number: REF 7961810; 12MM, REF 7961812; 14MM, REF 7961814; 16MM, REF 7961816; 18MM, REF 7961818; 20MM, REF 7961820; Rx only, STERILE R. The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Product code: MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Reason for recall: The firm received complaints regarding the use of the product in patients with poor bone quality, translational instability, difficulty implanting the cover plate and case of cover plate detachment.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. instructed Sales Representative on starting February 6, 2009 by phone to immediately return product from the field. The firm further issued a "Subject: Medtronic Intrepid Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Recall" notice dated April 2009. The recall notices were mailed directly to Risk Managers and Surgeons, with Recall Questionnaires and Surgeon Confirmation forms included respectively. For further questions, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative or the Medtronic Global Quality Department at 1-800-876-3133 extension 6333.
Quantity in commerce: 637 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and South Africa.
Product codes and lots: All Lots.

Product code MAX

K080083Class IIIntrepid Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek / cleared 2008-04-10

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