The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2363-2023·Announced 2023-08-16

Surgical Spinal Tap Device Recalled for Incorrect Laser Marking

Medtronic is recalling Solera Awl Tip Tap surgical devices due to incorrect laser marking. Thirteen devices were distributed in Florida, Colorado, Indiana, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a laser marking error on a surgical instrument with no reported injuries or illnesses. This is classified as a minor labeling error rather than a structural or functional defect. FDA Class II classification with no reported adverse events supports a moderate severity level.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. is recalling the CD HORIZON Spinal System Solera Awl Tip Tap surgical instrument (REF NAV2006K) due to incorrect laser marking. The recall affects 13 devices.

The affected devices were distributed to healthcare facilities in Florida, Colorado, Indiana, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Specific batch and lot number information is available from the FDA and the manufacturer.

Patients who may have received this device should contact their healthcare provider. Healthcare facilities should verify whether they received affected devices and contact Medtronic or the FDA for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
CD HORIZON Spinal System Solera Awl Tip Tap, REF NAV2006K
Manufacturer
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc
Hazard
  • marking-error

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 (7)

  • SOLERA AWLTIPTAP (REF NAV2006K GTIN 00643169540958
  • GTIN 00763000564087)
  • Lot Numbers: 0011743681
  • 0011734643
  • 0011713764
  • 0011722871
  • 0011705200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.