Medtronic recalls a specific slot screw in spinal implants due to incorrect length. This mismatch could affect surgical stability. Affected units have a 15mm length instead of the required 17mm.
Slot screw had an overall length of 15mm, but per the specification, the screw should have an overall length of approximately 17mm.
Medtronic is recalling a specific slot screw used in spinal surgery implants because it's shorter than it should be. This mismatch could lead to improper spinal fixation during surgery, potentially causing instability or complications.
The slot screw is designed to be 17mm long but was manufactured at 15mm. This shorter length could cause the screw to not hold properly during spinal fusion procedures, potentially leading to instability or misalignment of the spine.
Surgical patients who received the recalled slot screw during procedures between 2020 and 2023 are affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using this specific screw model are most at risk.
Check if your spinal implant includes the Medtronic ZEVO Anterior Cervical Plate System with slot screw reference number 7710015, size 4.5mm x 15mm. The product was sold between 2020 and 2023 with lot number H5399679.
Review your spinal implant documentation for the specific slot screw reference number 7710015, size 4.5mm x 15mm.
The recall is for a potential mismatch in screw length that could affect surgical stability, but it does not pose an immediate risk to patients who have already received the implant.
Look for the reference number 7710015, size 4.5mm x 15mm on your spinal implant documentation. The product was sold between 2020 and 2023 with lot number H5399679.
The recall does not require immediate action for patients who have already received the implant. Contact your surgeon for guidance on whether additional steps are needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1750-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1750-2018 from Medtronic. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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