Z-3142-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. — Louisville, CO

FDA device recall Z-3142-2017 was initiated by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. on June 29, 2017 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Potential for Spinal Clamps to be damaged when opened beyond intended limits, either no opening once attached to a patient's spinous process or leaving a component behind in the patient's body followi… The recall status is terminated (terminated July 24, 2023). Affected quantity: 2,051 units total.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
September 27, 2017
Initiation Date
June 29, 2017
Termination Date
July 24, 2023
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
2,051 units total

Product Description

Spine Referencing Instrumentation, Double Spinous Process Clamp, Short When used with a Medtronic StealthStation Navigation System, the Spine Referencing fixation devices are intended to provide rigid attachment between patient and patient reference frame for the duration of the surgery. The devices are intended to be reusable. The spine referencing clamps provide bony fixation through two styles of clamps; a single spinous process clamp and a double spinous process clamp.

Reason for Recall

Potential for Spinal Clamps to be damaged when opened beyond intended limits, either no opening once attached to a patient's spinous process or leaving a component behind in the patient's body following breakage.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, AD, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Foreign: Albania, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, & Vietnam.

Code Information

P/N 9734724, 9734724K