Medtronic Grafton Matrix Strips: a) DBM S42275 8MMX1CMX10CM 2EA MATRIX STRPS, REF S42275; b) DBM S42280 8MMX1CMX20CM 2EA MATRX STRPS, REF S42280; c) DBM T42275 8MMX1CMX10CM 2 EACH GRAFTON M, REF T42275; d) DBM T42275AUS 8MMX1CMX10CM 2 EA GRFTON S, REF T42275AUS; e) DBM T42275INT 8MMX1CMX10CM 2 EA GRFTON S, REF T42275INT; f) DBM T42275JPN GRAFTON MATRIX 1CM X 10CM, REF T42275JPN; g) DBM T42280 8MMX1CMX20CM 2 EACH GRAFTON M, REF T42280; h) DBM T42280AUS 8MMX1CMX20CM 2 EA GRFTON S,

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1328-2023) 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 indicate 23850 units units are affected.

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.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 3 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.