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PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid...

Units Affected
247
Recall Date
August 30, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0038-2013.

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.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0038-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0038-2013.

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Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa Inc Recall FAQ

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid.... The notice was published on August 30, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 247 units are potentially affected.