Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc Medtronic SOFAMOR DANEK INTREPID SPINAL SYSTEM, 5.5MM TAPERED SCREW, Length: 20MM, , Part Number: REF 7960020; 25MM, REF 7960025, 30MM, REF 7960030; and 35MM, REF 7960035; QTY: 1 EA, NON-STERILE, Rx only, MATL: TITANIUM ALLOY, Manufactured at: Warsaw, Indiana USA. The INTREPID Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease. Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The firm received complaints regarding the use of the product in patients with poor bone quality, translational instability, difficulty implanting the cover plate and case of cover plate detachment.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. instructed Sales Representative on starting February 6, 2009 by phone to immediately return product from the field. The firm further issued a "Subject: Medtronic Intrepid Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Recall" notice dated April 2009. The recall notices were mailed directly to Risk Managers and Surgeons, with Recall Questionnaires and Surgeon Confirmation forms included respectively. For further questions, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative or the Medtronic Global Quality Department at 1-800-876-3133 extension 6333.