Events

Recall of Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Satellite System Sphere PEEK

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
    44967
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0205-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-09-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-12-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2009-08-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=65708
  • 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
    Spinal System - Product Code NVR
  • Reason
    Labeling, including indications for use, lack 510 (k) approval.
  • Action
    On September 12, 2007, the recalling firm's representatives were instructed by electronic mail to remove any manuals in the field and contact surgeons who have evaluated, implanted or been trained to implant the Satellite System and to collect any guides they may have on site. The sales representatives that have accounts where the Satellite product was shipped directly were mailed the information and instructed to hand deliver the 9/13/07, Urgent Device Recall notices to each consignees risk management office. The recall was then expanded on 10/31/2007, to include the surgical manual, the implants and associated instruments. The delivery of the second Urgent Device Recall Notices, dated 10/25/07, were handled in three ways: 1) The letter was delivered to all initial consignees that received satellite products along with a questionnaire (response card) to be completed by the Risk Manager or equivalent administrative function., 2) The letter without the questionnaire was sent directly to target surgeons who are known to have implanted or have been trained to implant Satellite Product 3) a field action confirmation form was sent to Sales Representative with surgeon customers that are receiving the recall communication. The form will be completed by the Sales Representative to confirm the surgeons have received the recall communication and have returned any of the surgical techniques and instruments.

Device

Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Satellite System Sphere PEEK
  • Model / Serial
    ALL LOTS to include: LX55, LX61, MA69, MG75, NB27, ND62, NE29, NF62
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    Unclassified
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Satellite System Sphere PEEK, Size 13 mm, Material PEEK-Optima, quantity 1, Sterile, Rx only, REF 9000213, Manufactured at: Warsaw, Indiana, USA
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Manufacturer

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc, 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis TN 38132-1719
  • Source
    USFDA