Recall Z-0156-2022
Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · initiated August 31, 2021
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
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 1882916, RAD 60 Sinus Blade, 11 cm x 2.9 mm; (2) REF 1883514, RAD 12 Curved Sinus Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm; (3) REF 1884013, Powered Tonsillectomy Blade, 11 cm x 4 mm; (4) REF 1884020, Tricut Laryngeal Blade, 22.5 cm x 4 mm; (5) REF 1884032, Tracheal Blade, 37 cm x 4 mm; (6) REF 1884033, Tracheal Blade, Angle Tip; (7) REF 1882902HRE, Serrated Blade, 11 cm X 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (8) REF 1882905HRE, Silver Bullet Blade, 11 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (9) REF 1882924HRE, Skimmer Blade, 27 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (10) REF 1882936E, Angle-Tip Serrated Blade, 18 cm x 2.9 mm; (11) REF 1882937E, Angle-Tip Serrated Blade, 22 cm x 2.9 mm; (12) REF 1882979HRE, Skimmer Blade, 13 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (13) REF 1883080HRE, Quadcut Blade, 3.0 mm, Rotatable; (14) REF 1883480HRE, Quadcut Blade, 3.4 mm, Rotatable; (15) REF 1883502HRE, Serrated Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (16) REF 1883506HRE, RAD 40 Blades, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (17) REF 1883512HRE, RAD 12 Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (18) REF 1883516HRE, RAD 60 Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (19) REF 1884005HRE, Silver Bullet Blade, 11 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (20) REF 1884030HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 22 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (21) REF 1884031HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 27 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (22) REF 1884033HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 37 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (23) REF 1884380HR, Quadcut Blade, 4.3 mm, Rotatable; (24) REF 1884380HRE, Quadcut Blade, 4.3 mm, Rotatable.
Codes / lots: (1) REF 1882916, GTIN/UPN 20763000041223 - Lot/serial numbers 0217968715, 0218283722, 0218283942, 0218356873, 0218356874, 0218356875, 0218623544, 0219369113, 0219501397, 0219700166, 0220118673, 0220659645, 0220784922, 0220826101, 0220826102, 0221020300, 0221118606, 0221118607, 0221118608, 0221198946, 0221198951, 0221198952, 0221430166, 0221489935, 0221611652, 0221791819, 0221791821; (2) REF 1883514, GTIN/UPN 20763000040967 - Lot/serial numbers 0218283532, 0218791333, 0219215919; (3) REF 1884013, GTIN/UPN 20763000041230 - Lot/serial numbers 0217969616, 0217969617, 0218283944, 0218572177, 0219010745, 0219110914, 0221170726, 0221603993, 0221783424, 0221791809; (4) REF 1884020, GTIN/UPN 20763000040301 - Lot/serial numbers 0219501396, 0220648062, 0220649166, 0220892207, 0221156835, 0221271500; (5) REF 1884032, GTIN/UPN 00763000036140 - Lot/serial numbers 0220057395, 0220057397; (6) REF 1884033, GTIN/UPN 00763000036447 - Lot/serial numbers 0220057389, 0220057390, 0220057392; (7) REF 1882902HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036720 - Lot/serial numbers 0217969607, 0218283720, 0218283721, 0219215912, 0219435041, 0221527810, 0221969518; (8) REF 1882905HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036782 - Lot/serial numbers…
Reason for recall
There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration.
FDA-determined 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.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0156-2022
- Initiated
- August 31, 2021
- Posted by FDA
- October 21, 2021
- Product code
- EQJ – Bur, Ear, Nose And Throat
- Quantity
- 274,991 total devices
- 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…
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic Xomed, Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0157-2022 Class II | Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series…There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration. | 08/31/2021Open, Classified |
| Z-0158-2022 Class II | Medtronic Sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series…There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration. | 08/31/2021Open, Classified |