Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing METRx II Tube, 22mm x 9cm stainless steel tubular retractor, Part No. 9569736 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
METRx II Tube, 22mm x 9cm stainless steel tubular retractor, Part No. 9569736
Brand
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot No. DC05L011
Products Sold
Lot No. DC05L011
Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing is recalling METRx II Tube, 22mm x 9cm stainless steel tubular retractor, Part No. 9569736 due to Due to a manufacturing error after autoclaving the Tubular Retractor coating, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) black Titanium Nitride (TiN), may rub of. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Due to a manufacturing error after autoclaving the Tubular Retractor coating, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) black Titanium Nitride (TiN), may rub off.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm sent out a recall letter dated January 25, 2006 stating the problem and requesting the return of all unused product.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
CA, IL, IN, MI
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026