Recall Z-2824-2015 ยท HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
P/N: 9734856, SCREWDRIVER, 9734856, SOLERA STD MAST; P/N: 9734857, SCREWDRIVER, 9734857, SOLERA RDN MAST; P/N: 9734279, SCREWDRIVER 9734279 SOLERA STANDARD; and P/N: 9734373, SCREWDRIVER 9734373 SOLERA REDUCTION. The Medtronic Navigated Solera Screwdrivers are reusable devices that are designed for use in spine surgery to assist in the placement of screws during the surgery, using a Medtronic com
| Date | Sep 30, 2015 (initiated Sep 14, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Specific use conditions can increase the possibility of a screwdriver tip deforming or breaking during surgery. |
| Root cause | Labeling design |
| Action | Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification letter dated September 14, 2015, to all affected consignees via FedEx. Revised Instructions for Use were provided to add additional warnings related to the careful inspection of the instruments and the importance of knowledge of operating procedures, patient selection, and product information. Consignees with questions were instructed to to call the local Medtronic Navigation Technical Services Representative or call 1-800-995-9709. |
| Quantity | 2346 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada; United Arab Emirates; Australia; Belgium; Switzerland; China; Germany; Denmark; Spain; Finland; France; Great Britain; Greece; India; Israel; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; New Zealand; Poland; Portugal; Sweden; Singapore; Thailand |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K050438 | STEALTHSTATION SYSTEM UPDATE Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies, Jun 2, 2005 |