The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2330-2020·Announced 2020-06-17

Medtronic Mazor X Surgical System Positioner Recalled for Detachment Risk

Medtronic is recalling 177 Mazor X Surgical System Positioner Type II units because they may unexpectedly detach from the operating table, posing a risk of blunt injury to patients.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a medical device that could cause significant physical injury (fractures, hemorrhage) to patients, meeting the criteria for a Severe (Score 4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is recalling 177 units of the Mazor X Surgical System Positioner Type II (REF: ASM0214-02). The recall covers all lots of the product. The devices were distributed to facilities in 30 U.S. states and 12 countries, including Australia, China, India, and the United Kingdom.

The recall is being issued because there is a potential for the surgical system to detach from the operational room table unexpectedly. If this occurs, the surgical system could fall onto the patient, resulting in blunt injury such as hemorrhage, hematoma, bleeding, or fractures.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers, such as whether to stop using the device or contact the manufacturer. Healthcare facilities should verify if they possess the affected product and follow instructions from Medtronic or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Mazor X Surgical System Positioner Type II, REF: ASM0214-02
Affected units
177

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)

  • All Lots

Distribution