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Device product

The Vertex Max Drill Tube is a component within the Navigated Vertex Max Drill Guide Set (item 9733370). The Navigated Vertex Max Drill Guide Set is intended to be used with a Medtronic Computer Assisted Surgery System to help assist with screw placement during spine surgical procedures. The device is reusable and requires sterilization according to product labeling. .

Z-0441-2013

November 13, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Event
Event 63722
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
12 Units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0441-2013

Official wording

Reason: Medtronic is recalling certain Vertex Max Drill Tubes which are used with the StealthStation System due to a defect related to the internal threading for component set up.

Code information: Lot number 120203.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution--US (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, MA, LA, and MI and the countries of Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Canada and Korea.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Medtronic is recalling certain Vertex Max Drill Tubes which are used with the StealthStation System due to a defect related to the internal threading for component set up.