Reported Jun 14, 2017 · Terminated

KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device, Size: 3, REF F04C, Rx Only, STERILE R.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc · 1800 Pyramid Pl · Memphis, TN · 38132-1703

Is this the product you have?

  • KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device
  • Size3, REF F04C, Rx Only, STERILE R
Lot codes and dates
  • All Lots
Amount recalled
17657 units

Why it was recalled

The directional arrow at the proximal end of the instrument may not correctly align with the cutout opening on the distal end of the instrument. Using affected bone void filler may result in the injected cement being placed in a direction unintended by the surgeon.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jun 18, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:20 PM UTC

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