Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies Medtronic SPYDER Anastomotic Device. Sterilized using irradiation. Do not Reuse. Nonpyrogenic. The SPYDER is designed to create an anastomosis in a rapid, automated fashion. The device creates an interrupted anastomosis without the need for aortic clamping. A specially designed aortic cutting device (ACD) (sold separately) is utilized to create the site for the anastomosis. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Medtronic SPYDER Anastomotic Device. Sterilized using irradiation. Do not Reuse. Nonpyrogenic. The SPYDER is designed to create an anastomosis in a rapid, automated fashion. The device creates an interrupted anastomosis without the need for aortic clamping. A specially designed aortic cutting device (ACD) (sold separately) is utilized to create the site for the anastomosis.
Brand
Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All units with Use Before Dates earlier than June, 2007.
Products Sold
All units with Use Before Dates earlier than June, 2007.
Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies is recalling Medtronic SPYDER Anastomotic Device. Sterilized using irradiation. Do not Reuse. Nonpyrogenic. T due to Customers stated that the U-Clip deployment collar was either difficult to rotate or 'locks up' during usage, which prevents the deployment of the U-C. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Customers stated that the U-Clip deployment collar was either difficult to rotate or 'locks up' during usage, which prevents the deployment of the U-Clips.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A letter and response certificate disseminated to all customers describing problem and recommending return of Spyder devices in inventory. September 1, 2005.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026