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Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing: Rocker Reducer, part of the SiLo Spinal System, REF 8880014, Rx only, Material: Stainless Steel, qty: 1 ea, non-sterile, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, TN 38132, USA, Manufactured at: Bartlett, Tennessee, USA

Recall number
Z-0411-2007
Recalling firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing
Product
Rocker Reducer, part of the SiLo Spinal System, REF 8880014, Rx only, Material: Stainless Steel, qty: 1 ea, non-sterile, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, TN 38132, USA, Manufactured at: Bartlett, Tennessee, USA
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-12-18
Posted
2007-02-08
Terminated
2007-07-16
Reason
Due to a manufacturing error, the proximal end may deform causing the protrusions that engage the associated implant to break off of the instrument during use.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm sent out the recall letter via Federal Express to direct consignees on 12/18/2006. The letter explained the problem, requested discontinuation of use and stated that sales representatives would be coordinating the retrieval and replacement of the device.
Quantity
58 units
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the Bahamas.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers: MH05F006 and MH05J015
510(k) numbers
["K042210"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MNI
Firm FEI
3004564008
Firm city
Bartlett
Firm state
TN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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