ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0723-06 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing

METRx II Tube, 14mm x 7cm stainless steel tubular retractor, Part No. 9569664

DateApr 12, 2006 (initiated Jan 25, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDue to a manufacturing error after autoclaving, the Tubular Retractor coating, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) black Titanium Nitride (TiN), may rub off.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm sent out a recall letter dated January 25, 2006 stating the problem and requesting the return of all unused product.
Quantity1
DistributionIL, IN, MI, CA, Japan, Netherlands
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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