Medtronic Sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex Microsaw and Triton System with the following product numbers: (1) REF 40A2500, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 25 cm x 4.0 mm; (2) REF 40R2000, Nucleus Removal Set, 20 cm x 4.0 mm; (3) REF 40R2500, Nucleus Removal Set, 25 cm x 4.0 mm; (4) REF 40S2000, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 20 cm x 4.0 mm; (5) REF 40S2500, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 25 cm x 4.0 mm; (6) REF 45A2000, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 20 cm x 4.5 mm; (7) REF 45A2500, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 25 cm x 4.5 mm; (8) REF 45R2000, Nucleus Removal Set, 20 cm x 4.5 mm; (9) REF 45R2500, Nucleus Removal Set, 25 cm x 4.5 mm; (10) REF 45S2000, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 20 cm x 4.5 mm; (11) REF 45S2500, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 25 cm x 4.5 mm.
- Company
- Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- August 31, 2021
- Posted
- October 21, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-0158-2022
- Quantity
- 274,991 total devices
- Firm Location
- Jacksonville, FL
Reason for Recall
There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including PR. There was also government/military distribution and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.
Lot / Code Info
(1) REF 40A2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000033835, Lot/serial number 0220002825; (2) REF 40R2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033866, Lot/serial number 0218179458; (3) REF 40R2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000033798, Lot/serial number 0218299192; (4) REF 40S2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033873, Lot/serial number 0218179459; (5) REF 40S2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000043193, Lot/serial number 0220226674; (6) REF 45A2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033880, Lot/serial number 0220443669; (7) REF 45A2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000043223, Lot/serial number 0218323602; (8) REF 45R2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033897, Lot/serial numbers 0218284087, 0218292178, 0218973633; (9) REF 45R2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000033811, Lot/serial number 0218297618; (10) REF 45S2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033903, Lot/serial number 0218299193; (11) REF 45S2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000043216, Lot/serial number 0218297619.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
The recalling firm issued letters dated 8/13/2021 on 8/31/2021 via USPS. The letter explained the reason for recall, risk to patient, and the actions to be taken. The consignee was requested to review their inventory of Medtronic blades against the list of affected products enclosed with the letter and to quarantine them. All unused, affected devices are to be returned to Medtronic by completing the Customer Confirmation form and returning it via FAX or email. Once completed, Customer Care will provide return instructions and issue a replacement for the returned product.