FDA Devices recall · Reported October 17, 2012
PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.
Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1…
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc recalled PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, … - a moderate-severity action.
PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, … was recalled by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc in October 17, 2012. Reason: Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of s…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0038-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of s….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 247 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- October 17, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0038-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.
Reason for recall
Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0038-2013 |
| Date reported | October 17, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc |
| Firm location | Memphis, TN |
| Affected scope | 247 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of India, Netherlands, Hong Kong, S. L Korea, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Mexico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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