The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2122-2023·Announced 2023-07-19

Medtronic Catalyft LS Spinal Implant Recall for Out-of-Spec Geometry

Medtronic is recalling Catalyft LS spinal implants due to potential out-of-specification device geometries that may not properly accommodate patient anatomy.

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: FDA Class II medical device with a structural defect (out-of-specification geometries) that could affect surgical outcomes and device function. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling the Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage (Lot Numbers NM21K050, NM22B007) due to potential out-of-specification device geometries, including variations in widths, lengths, heights, and lordotic angles.

These implants are spinal devices designed to be inserted between lumbar or lumbosacral vertebral bodies to provide support and correction during lumbar interbody fusion surgeries. Out-of-specification geometries could affect the device's ability to properly accommodate patient anatomy and provide the intended structural support.

Approximately 8 units have been distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities in Indiana, Wisconsin, Georgia, Oregon, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Florida. Patients who have received this implant should contact their surgeon if they have concerns about their spinal fusion procedure or device placement.

Healthcare providers should immediately verify they do not have affected product and contact Medtronic for recall instructions. The device is identified by UDI/DI 00763000465919.

The recalled product

Product
Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981027725, spinal implant
Manufacturer
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Hazard
  • device-defect
  • out-of-specification
  • geometry-variation

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 (3)

  • UDI/DI 00763000465919
  • Lot Numbers: NM21K050
  • NM22B007

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.