Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 12, 2023
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….
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.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1323-2023) was formally reported on April 12, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 8, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Memphis, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 186889 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, Irel…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
186889 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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
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.
| 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
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