ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1088-06 ยท MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

8mm SATELLITE Sphere CoCr contained in a SATELLITE Spinal System (internal fixation device-vertebral stabilization/fusion)

DateJun 8, 2006 (initiated Jan 14, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDevice distribution without marketing clearance
Root causeOther
ActionThe recalling firm sent out a letter notifying the implanting surgeon that he had implanted a device that was not approved for use.
Quantity1 unit
DistributionLA
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K051320SATELLITE SPINAL SYSTEM
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Sep 9, 2005