Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK Recalled by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc Due to Lines on the screw gauge may not placed...

Date: August 30, 2012
Company: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc directly.

Affected Products

PREMIER(R) Anterior Cervical Plate System SCREW BLOCK, REF 1860503, QTY: 1 EA, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Orthopedic. This instrument is a precision device which may incorporate a measuring function and has uses as described on the label. Unless labeled for single use, this instrument may be re-used.

Quantity: 247 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Lines on the screw gauge may not placed on the caddy properly which could result in improper measurement of screws. An incorrect gauge could measure a screw to be approximately 1 mm shorter than its actual length.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc has 81 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report