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Event 66010

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
August 12, 2013
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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T8 REMOVAL HEAD, REF 8910641, QTY: 1 EA, Product Usage: The non-sterile T8 Removal Diriver is used with the Spire and Spire Z Spinal System in conjunction with the set screwdriver to remove the implant during removal surgery. The set screw driver is attached to the end of the removal head and used to disengage the remaining portion of the set screw within the device.

Z-2200-2013
Recall number
Z-2200-2013
Initiated
August 12, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
9 units

App-derived interpretation

Potency or specification failure reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0
incorrect hardness specification

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Reason for recall

One lot of the T8 Removal Head had incorrect hardness specification, which could result in the T8 Removal head failing during removal of the CD Horizon Spire and Spire Z Spinal System implant. There is a potential for tissue damage to occur and/or minor surgical delay to remove the remaining fragments of the tip.

Code information

RS12K008

Distribution pattern

USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of GA, AK, WA, and CA.