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Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc: Medtronic Sofamor Danek Bone fragmentor Ref Number/Model # 9150111

Recall number
Z-0176-2007
Recalling firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Product
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Bone fragmentor Ref Number/Model # 9150111
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-10-20
Posted
2006-11-14
Terminated
2007-04-04
Reason
Metal bone fragmentor was causing metal shavings to be released into the resultant fragmented tissue during use.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm notified its consignees of the problem and the recall by letter delivered via overnight mail on 10/20/2006. The firm''s overseas distributors were also notified via electronic mail on 10/20/2006. The notices requested the discontinuation of use and stated that sales representatives would be retrieving the devices from them.
Quantity
255 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA and countries of The Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Japan.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers: 36197, 36200, 36198, 36199, 36196, 40591, 54685, 70942, 70605, 74679, 18150, 20271, 7935
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LYS
Firm FEI
1000477302
Firm city
Memphis
Firm state
TN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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