Events

Recall of Device Recall ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Caddy; Self Drilling Fixed Screw Caddy

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    59221
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2985-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-07-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-08-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-04-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=101816
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthopedic Surgical Instrument, Screw Caddy. - Product Code XLH
  • Reason
    Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws.
  • Action
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. sent "Voluntary Recall - Medtronic" letters on July, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included; description of product and problem, and asked customers to stop using the product. Customers are asked to contact their Sales Representatives for replacement. For question on this recall call Medtronics Global Quality Department at (800) 876-3133.

Device

Device Recall ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Caddy; Self Drilling Fixed Scre...
  • Model / Serial
    **All lots.
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: Nationwide distribution including the states of MN, OK, IL, AK, CA, PA, UT, LA, SC, NY, MI, GA, WI, KY, AL, MO, AZ, TN, TX, MA, NE, OH, FL, CO, MT, CT, VA, NC, NH, WA, WV, WY, IN, IA, KS, MT, ME, DE, DC, NJ, MD, MS, NV, HI, ID, ND, and AR; and the country of Uruguay.
  • Product Description
    ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Caddy; Self Drilling Fixed Screw Caddy (976-516). || Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. || This instrument is a precision device which incorporates a measuring function.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Manufacturer

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc, 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis TN 38132
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA