Recall Z-0036-2013— Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc, initiated 2012-08-30, terminated 2013-08-15. It names 3 FDA 510(k) clearances: K081038, K063100, K021461. Product: ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System VARIABLE ANGLE SCREW MODULE, REF 176-503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.. Reason: Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length..

Recalling firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-08-30
Terminated
2013-08-15
Firm location
Memphis, TN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

3 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System VARIABLE ANGLE SCREW MODULE, REF 176-503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.

Reason for recall

Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.

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