The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1590-2014·Announced 2014-11-26

Medtronic Recalls Spine Pedicle Accessory Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

Medtronic Navigation is recalling 26,674 single-use spine pedicle accessory kits because returned devices may not have been properly examined for damage to ensure 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 (sterility failure in a medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is recalling 26,674 units of the PAK 9733497 NAV NIM-SPINE PEDICLE ACC KT (Lot No. 121130B). These are single-use, disposable medical devices distributed nationwide.

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 providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Medtronic Navigation for instructions on return or disposal. Patients who have already received these devices should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns.

The recalled product

Product
PAK 9733497 NAV NIM-SPINE PEDICLE ACC KT
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.: 121130B

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 →