The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0086-2022·Announced 2021-10-20

Endoskeleton TCS Interbody System implant engraving may not match pouch labels

Medtronic is recalling 9 Endoskeleton TCS Interbody System surgical implants because engraving on the devices may not match the labels on the pouches. The mismatch could result in wrong devices being implanted.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a surgical implant device where engraving may not match pouch labels, creating a risk of wrong device implantation. Per the severity rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product without documented injury or hospitalization, scoring High (3).

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling 9 units of Endoskeleton TCS Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology (Product Number 5366-1410-N, Lot A200510). The engraving on the implants may not match what is listed on the pouch labels.

This labeling discrepancy could result in the wrong device being implanted during surgery. The recalled units were distributed to facilities in California, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia.

Patients and healthcare providers should verify that the correct device was implanted. Healthcare providers with questions about whether their devices are affected should contact Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Endoskeleton" TCS Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK" Surface Technology, NanoLock, 6 Deg, Interbody, Medium, 10mm
Manufacturer
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Hazard
  • labeling-mismatch

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Product Number 5366-1410-N
  • Lot A200510 GTIN 00191375018490

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

  • CA
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • WA
  • WV