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Device product

ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System VARIABLE ANGLE SCREW MODULE, REF 176-503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.

Z-0036-2013

August 30, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Event
Event 63157
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1047 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0036-2013

Official wording

Reason: Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.

Code information: All lots except those starting with SY

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of India, Netherlands, Hong Kong, S. L Korea, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Mexico.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.