Medtronic INTREPID Spinal System Coverplate, size: Small, Part Number: REF 7961330; medium, REF 7962330; large, REF 7963330; STERILE R. The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease.
FDA Recall Z-1802-2009 · Posted 2009-07-24
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Recalling FirmMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMAX
Date Initiated2009-02-06
Date Terminated2010-04-19
Product Quantity1059 units
Reason for Recall
The firm received complaints regarding the use of the product in patients with poor bone quality, translational instability, difficulty implanting the cover plate and case of cover plate detachment.
Firm Action
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. instructed Sales Representative on starting February 6, 2009 by phone to immediately return product from the field.
The firm further issued a "Subject: Medtronic Intrepid Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Recall" notice dated April 2009. The recall notices were mailed directly to Risk Managers and Surgeons, with Recall Questionnaires and Surgeon Confirmation forms included respectively.
For further questions, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative or the Medtronic Global Quality Department at 1-800-876-3133 extension 6333.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and South Africa.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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