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Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc recalls ATLANTIS(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System VARIABLE ANGLE SCREW MODULE, REF 176-503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofa
Recalled October 17, 2012 · FDA recall Z-0036-2013 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
1047 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of India, Netherlands, Hong Kong, S. L Korea, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Mexico.
Description
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.
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.
Manufacturer(s)
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →