Infuse Bone Graft remains an important treatment option in markets around the globe, and we are committed to making this technology available in Australia. The TGA has been consulted regarding the withdrawal and are aware of our intent to seek approval to make Infuse Bone Graft available in future in Australia, taking into account local clinical practice. The decision to withdraw is not related to product safety - nor is it taken lightly given the potential impact upon patients. 'Given the evolution of clinical practice for use of Infuse Bone Graft/LT-Cage Lumbar Tapered Fusion device in Australia, Medtronic Australasia voluntarily withdrew its Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods entry as of 23 March, 2020. Medtronic provided the following statement to Becker's Spine Review: Pulled from the Therapeutic Goods Administration - Australia's medical regulator - the product can now only be supplied through a special access program. A whistleblower revealed that the device was widely being used in unapproved ways without the cage designed to contain it. The decision came after a February News Corp investigation, which reported that spine surgeons were using the product 'off label,' according to The Daily Telegraph. Medtronic has withdrawn its Infuse Bone Graft/LT-Cage Lumbar Tapered Fusion device from the Australian market as of March 23, according to a statement provided to Becker's Spine Review. Top 4 orthopedic residency programs in 2022, per Doximity.Neurosurgeon named in Washington lawsuit closes Ohio practice.Jon Yoon performs NHL's 4th disc replacement in 7 months

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