GRAFTON®and GRAFTON PLUS®Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) T43102Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169123175), received between Jan 2, 2017 and Jan 2, 2017 — classified as 2 injuries.

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

29 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K051195); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Feb 8, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

   Potential for packaging non-conformances directly related to the dual-barrier, sterile pouch packaging system. Non-conforming packaging may lead to a breach in the sterile barrier.

   Z-1323-2023 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 2, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN (B)(6) 2015, PATIENT UNDERWENT A SURGERY WHERE TITANIUM PLATE AND SCREWS WERE IMPLANTED AT LEVELS C4-5 AND C5-6. REPORTEDLY, POST-OP, PATIENT HAD SWELLING ON HIS NECK, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE. REPORTEDLY, ¿PATIENT CANNOT WORK ANYMORE AND HIS SKIN NEAR NECK HAS TURNED RED.¿ PATIENT ALSO HAS A TUMOR. ALLERGY TEST REVEALED THAT THE PATIENT IS ALLERGIC TO NICKEL AND CHROMIUM. THE DOCTORS DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE RELATED TO AND NOW ARE LOOKING AT THE DEVICES TO SEE IF HE MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO THE DEVICES.

  Patient problems: Autoimmune Disorder; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Skin Discoloration; Swelling

  MAUDE report 6217070 ↗
• InjuryJan 2, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN (B)(6) 2015, PATIENT UNDERWENT A SURGERY WHERE TITANIUM PLATE AND SCREWS WERE IMPLANTED AT LEVELS C4-5 AND C5-6. REPORTEDLY, POST-OP, PATIENT HAD SWELLING ON HIS NECK, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE. REPORTEDLY, ¿PATIENT CANNOT WORK ANYMORE AND HIS SKIN NEAR NECK HAS TURNED RED.¿ PATIENT ALSO HAS A TUMOR. ALLERGY TEST REVEALED THAT THE PATIENT IS ALLERGIC TO NICKEL AND CHROMIUM. THE DOCTORS DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE RELATED TO AND NOW ARE LOOKING AT THE DEVICES TO SEE IF HE MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO THE DEVICES.

  Patient problems: Autoimmune Disorder; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Skin Discoloration; Swelling

  MAUDE report 6217069 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K051195. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0138-2027 · Aug 12, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Grafton" DBM and Grafton Plus" DBM contain demineralized human bone tissue combined with an inert additive to yield a demineralized bone matrix (DBM) allograft product having a par
• Z-0164-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton DBM Matrix Strips, Model Numbers: a) T42275, b) T42280; Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-0166-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton Plus DBM Paste, Model Numbers: a) T45001, b) T45005, c) T45010; Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-0162-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton DBM (Flex), Model Numbers: T42100, Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-0167-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton DBM Putty, Model Numbers: a) T43102, b) T43102INT, c) T43103INT, d) T43105, e) T43105INT, f) T43110, g) T43110INT; Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-0165-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton DBM Orthoblend, Model Numbers: a) T44125INT, b) T44135, c) T44145, d) T44150; Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-0161-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton DBM Crunch, Model Numbers: T44115, Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-0163-2024 · Sep 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Grafton DMB Matrix, Model Numbers: a) T42200, b) T42210; Demineralized Bone Matrix
• Z-1324-2023 · Feb 8, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Grafton Crunch a) DBM S44105 GRAFTON 5CC CRUNCH, REF S44105; b) DBM S44115 GRAFTON 15CC CRUNCH, REF S44115; c) DBM T44105 5CC GRAFTON CRUNCH, REF T44105; d) DBM T4410
• Z-1325-2023 · Feb 8, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Grafton Flex: a) DBM S42090 GRAFTON 1.5CM X 1.5CM FLEX, REF S42090; b) DBM T42090 1.5CMX1.5CM FLEX GRAFTON, REF T42090; c) DBM T42090INT 1.5CMX1.5CM FLEX GRAFTON, REF T
• Z-1328-2023 · Feb 8, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Grafton Matrix Strips: a) DBM S42275 8MMX1CMX10CM 2EA MATRIX STRPS, REF S42275; b) DBM S42280 8MMX1CMX20CM 2EA MATRX STRPS, REF S42280; c) DBM T42275 8MMX1CMX10CM 2 E
• Z-1327-2023 · Feb 8, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Grafton Matrix: a) DBM S42200 GRAFTON 2.5CMX10CM 2EA MATRIX, REF S42200; b) DBM S42210 GRAFTON 2.5CMX5CM 2EA MATRIX, REF S42210; c) DBM T42200 2.5CMX10CM 2 EACH GRAFTON
• Z-1326-2023 · Feb 8, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Grafton Orthoblend: a) DBM S44125 5CC ORTHOBLEND LARGE DEFECT, REF S44125; b) DBM S44135 15CC ORTHOBLEND LARGE DEFECT, REF S44135; c) DBM S44145 5CC ORTHOBLEND SMALL DE
• Z-1333-2023 · Feb 8, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic Grafton Gel: a) DBM S41120 GRAFTON GEL 1CC, REF S41120; b) DBM S41150 GRAFTON GEL 10CC, REF S41150; c) DBM T41110 0.5CC GRAFTON GEL, REF T41110; d) DBM T41110INT
• Z-0977-2014 · Jan 6, 2014 · Terminated
  Medtronic GRAFTON (R) DBM, Flex 2.5cm x 10cm, REF T42100, Rx only, STERILE A, QTY: 1 EA, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, TN 38132 Orthopaedic - f

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