Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System SPACER

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
    52125
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1803-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-02-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-07-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-04-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=82160
  • 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
    Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar - Product Code MAX
  • Reason
    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.
  • 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.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System SPACER
  • Model / Serial
    All Lots.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK INTREPID SPINAL SYSTEM, 5.5MM TAPERED SCREW, Length: 20MM, , Part Number: REF 7960020; 25MM, REF 7960025, 30MM, REF 7960030; and 35MM, REF 7960035; QTY: 1 EA, NON-STERILE, Rx only, MATL: TITANIUM ALLOY, Manufactured at: Warsaw, Indiana USA. || The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease.
  • 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