Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 29, 2017
The dovetails of poly trials, Beta 2.0, were observed as either cracked or broken.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc recalled Poly Component Trial, UCCS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Pol… - a moderate-severity action.
Poly Component Trial, UCCS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Pol… was recalled by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc in March 29, 2017. Reason: The dovetails of poly trials, Beta 2.0, were observed as either cracked or broken.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1514-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The dovetails of poly trials, Beta 2.0, were observed as either cracked or broken..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1514-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1514-2017) was formally reported on March 29, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 20, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Memphis, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 72 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The dovetails of poly trials, Beta 2.0, were observed as either cracked or broken. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US distribution to AR, MA. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
72 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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The dovetails of poly trials, Beta 2.0, were observed as either cracked or broken.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1514-2017 |
| Date reported | March 29, 2017 |
| Date initiated | February 20, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc |
| Firm location | Memphis, TN |
| Affected scope | 72 units |
| Distribution | US distribution to AR, MA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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