FDAMay 17, 2017device
KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device, Size: 3, REF F04C, Rx Only, STERILE R.
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
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.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
medtronic sofamor danekmedtronicmedtronic sofamor
Recall history
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