FDA Device recall Z-1847-2015

Medtronic Navigated Cannulated Taps Individual cannulated taps are packaged in a clear plastic tube with protective plastic end caps

FDA Device
Class II
terminated
Published 2015-07-08

On 2015-07-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Medtronic Navigated Cannulated Taps Individual cannulated taps are packaged in a clear plastic tube with protective plastic end caps by Medtronic Navigation, citing medtronic Navigation is initiating a field correction due to the potential for injury which could occur as a result of cleaning the Medtronic Navigated Cannulated Taps.

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Agency	FDA Device
Recall number	Z-1847-2015
Classification	Class II
Status	terminated
Initiated	2015-05-26
Published	2015-07-08
Last updated	2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
Company	Medtronic Navigation
Distribution	n/a

Product

Medtronic Navigated Cannulated Taps Individual cannulated taps are packaged in a clear plastic tube with protective plastic end caps. Kit/sets contain various devices including the taps. The kit/set configuration varies dependent on the part number. The devices are assembled and packaged into a shipping carton or into a holding tray which is then placed into a shipping carton. Designed for use in spine surgery to assist in the tapping procedure and the placement of screws during the surgery.

Reason

Medtronic Navigation is initiating a field correction due to the potential for injury which could occur as a result of cleaning the Medtronic Navigated Cannulated Taps.

Identifiers

code_info	Correction includes all lots of products distributed between January 2007 and March 2015. P/N: 9734240,Nav 6.5mm Ta… Correction includes all lots of products distributed between January 2007 and March 2015. P/N: 9734240,Nav 6.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734239, Nav 5.5mm Tap (Cannulated), 9734238,Nav 4.5mm Tap (Cannulated), 9734302,6.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734300,5.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734298,4.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734303,7.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734301,6.0mm Tap (Cannulated),9734299,5.0mm Tap (Cannulated),9734304,8.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9730944,4.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9730945,5.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9730946,6.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9733182,4.0 mm Cannulated Tap, 1.86P,9733183,4.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9733184,4 mm Cannulated Tap, 1.5P, UCSS,960-347,7.5 Old Round APT (Cannulated Tap-Tip only),960-345,6.5 Old Round APT (Cannulated Tap-Tip only),960-344,5.5 Old Round APT (Cannulated Tap-Tip only) The above referenced cannulated taps are included in the kits and,9731921,KIT 9731921 INSTRUMENT SPINE BASIC,9735101,INST KIT 9735101 TAP ASM 4.5 G5, 9735102,INST KIT 9735102 TAP ASM 5.5 G5,9735103,INST KIT 9735103 TAP ASM

code_info

Correction includes all lots of products distributed between January 2007 and March 2015. P/N: 9734240,Nav 6.5mm Ta…

Correction includes all lots of products distributed between January 2007 and March 2015. P/N: 9734240,Nav 6.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734239, Nav 5.5mm Tap (Cannulated), 9734238,Nav 4.5mm Tap (Cannulated), 9734302,6.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734300,5.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734298,4.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734303,7.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9734301,6.0mm Tap (Cannulated),9734299,5.0mm Tap (Cannulated),9734304,8.5mm Tap (Cannulated),9730944,4.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9730945,5.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9730946,6.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9733182,4.0 mm Cannulated Tap, 1.86P,9733183,4.5 mm Cannulated Tap,9733184,4 mm Cannulated Tap, 1.5P, UCSS,960-347,7.5 Old Round APT (Cannulated Tap-Tip only),960-345,6.5 Old Round APT (Cannulated Tap-Tip only),960-344,5.5 Old Round APT (Cannulated Tap-Tip only) The above referenced cannulated taps are included in the kits and,9731921,KIT 9731921 INSTRUMENT SPINE BASIC,9735101,INST KIT 9735101 TAP ASM 4.5 G5, 9735102,INST KIT 9735102 TAP ASM 5.5 G5,9735103,INST KIT 9735103 TAP ASM

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1847-2015%22

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