The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1582-2014·Announced 2014-11-26

Medtronic Recalls Disposable Sterile Surgical Devices Due to Sterility Concerns

Medtronic Navigation is recalling 26,674 disposable sterile devices because returned units may not have been properly examined for damage that could compromise sterility.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sterile medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed illness.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is recalling certain single-use, disposable devices identified as DISP 9730951 STRL SPHERE, 5PK INSERT. The recall involves 26,674 units distributed nationwide under Lot No. B155300281.

The recall was initiated because there was not sufficient control to assure that returned, unused devices were appropriately examined for product and/or package damage. This lack of control raises concerns about the ability to ensure the sterility of the devices.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these devices and contact Medtronic Navigation for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the affected units.

The recalled product

Product
DISP 9730951 STRL SPHERE, 5PK INSERT
Affected units
26,674

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 (1)

  • Lot No.: B155300281

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 25 products in this recall →