FDA Devices recall · Reported April 12, 2023
Medtronic Grafton Putty: a) DBM S43101 GRAFTON 0.5CC PUTTY, REF S43101; b) DBM S43102 GRAFTON 1CC PUTTY, REF S43102; c) DBM S43103 GRAFTON 2.5CC PUTTY, REF S43103; d) DBM S43105 GRAFTON 5CC PUTTY, REF S43105; e) DBM S43110 GRAFTON 10CC PUTTY, REF S43110; f) DBM T43101 0.5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43101; g) DBM T43101INT 0.5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43101INT; h) DBM T43102 1CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43102; i) DBM T43102INT 1CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43102INT; j) DBM T43102JPN GRAF
Potential for packaging non-conformances directly related to the dual-barrier, sterile pouch packaging system. Non-conforming packaging may lead to a breach in the sterile barrie…
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc recalled Medtronic Grafton Putty: a) DBM S43101 GRAFTON 0.5CC PUTTY, REF S43101; b) DBM S431… - a moderate-severity action.
Medtronic Grafton Putty: a) DBM S43101 GRAFTON 0.5CC PUTTY, REF S43101; b) DBM S431… was recalled by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc in April 12, 2023. Reason: Potential for packaging non-conformances directly related to the dual-barrier, sterile pouch packaging system…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1323-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for packaging non-conformances directly related to the dual-barrier, sterile pouch packaging system….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 187K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- April 12, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1323-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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
Medtronic Grafton Putty: a) DBM S43101 GRAFTON 0.5CC PUTTY, REF S43101; b) DBM S43102 GRAFTON 1CC PUTTY, REF S43102; c) DBM S43103 GRAFTON 2.5CC PUTTY, REF S43103; d) DBM S43105 GRAFTON 5CC PUTTY, REF S43105; e) DBM S43110 GRAFTON 10CC PUTTY, REF S43110; f) DBM T43101 0.5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43101; g) DBM T43101INT 0.5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43101INT; h) DBM T43102 1CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43102; i) DBM T43102INT 1CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43102INT; j) DBM T43102JPN GRAFTON PUTTY 1CC JAR, REF T43102JPN; k) DBM T43103 2.5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43103; l) DBM T43103INT 2.5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43103INT; m) DBM T43103JPN GRAFTON PUTTY 2.5CC JAR, REF T43103JPN; n) DBM T43105 5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43105; o) DBM T43105INT 5CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43105INT; p) DBM T43105JPN GRAFTON PUTTY 5CC JAR, REF T43105JPN; q) DBM T43110 10CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43110; r) DBM T43110INT 10CC GRAFTON PUTTY, REF T43110INT; Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) product
Reason for recall
Potential for packaging non-conformances directly related to the dual-barrier, sterile pouch packaging system. Non-conforming packaging may lead to a breach in the sterile barrier.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1323-2023 |
| Date reported | April 12, 2023 |
| Date initiated | February 8, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc |
| Firm location | Memphis, TN |
| Affected scope | 186889 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (Z-1323-2023) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Drug and device notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade (Moderate), closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Medical Devices · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Model No. VS… → · All Medical Devices recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026