METRx II Tube, 18mm x 9cm stainless steel tubular retractor, Part No. 9569686
FDA Recall Z-0739-06 · Posted 2006-04-12
Recalling FirmMedtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2006-01-25
Date Terminated2007-07-05
Product Quantity4
Reason for Recall
Due to a manufacturing error after autoclaving the Tubular Retractor coating, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) black Titanium Nitride (TiN), may rub off.
Firm Action
The firm sent out a recall letter dated January 25, 2006 stating the problem and requesting the return of all unused product.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
IL, IN, MI, CA, Japan, Netherlands
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.