Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 6, 2016
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions testing of the Sagittal Saw Rocker Arm Seal identified a potential for leakage of fluid into the motor during use.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution recalled Saw Sagittal Catalog Number: ES 300; Saw Sagittal Refurbished Catalog Number: ES300-R; Sa… - a moderate-severity action.
Saw Sagittal Catalog Number: ES 300; Saw Sagittal Refurbished Catalog Number: ES300-R; Sa… was recalled by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution in July 6, 2016. Reason: Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions testing of the Sagittal Saw Rocker Arm Seal identified a potential for l…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2085-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions testing of the Sagittal Saw Rocker Arm Seal identified a potential for l….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2085-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2085-2016) was formally reported on July 6, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 13, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Haltom City, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 368 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions testing of the Sagittal Saw Rocker Arm Seal identified a potential for leakage of fluid into the motor during use. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-Including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, SC, TN, TX, and UT.. 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
368 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Saw Sagittal Catalog Number: ES 300; Saw Sagittal Refurbished Catalog Number: ES300-R; Saw Saggital, Finger Catalog Number: ES310; Saw Saggital, Finger Refurbished Catalog Number: ES310-R; Used to dissect bone in surgical applications.
Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions testing of the Sagittal Saw Rocker Arm Seal identified a potential for leakage of fluid into the motor during use.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2085-2016 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 13, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution |
| Firm location | Haltom City, TX |
| Affected scope | 368 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-Including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, SC, TN, TX, and UT. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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