Drug recall

Medtronic KYPHON(R) Express(TM) Directional Bone Filler Device, SIZE 2, REF FB, QTY 1 EA, Rx only STERILE R

FDA recall event 78790 · Class II · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Key facts

Event ID 78790
Recall numbers Z-0352-2018
Recalling firm Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Product type Devices
Products Medtronic KYPHON(R) Express(TM) Directional Bone Filler Device, SIZE 2, REF FB, QTY 1 EA, Rx only STERILE R
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Medtronic has discovered the directional arrow at the proximal end of the instrument may not correctly align with the cut out opening on the distal end of the instrument.
Initiation date Dec 6, 2017
Report date Jan 24, 2018
Termination date Nov 4, 2019
City Memphis
State TN
Country United States
FEI number 1000477302

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  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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