Recall Z-1253-2016
Biomet Spine, LLC · initiated February 12, 2016
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
10mm X 12o Solitaire Ti Medium Spacer Solitaire Anterior Spinal System, Model Number 1400-1230. Product Usage: The SOLITAIRETM SPINAL SYSTEM is designed for use with autograft and is indicated for stand-alone intervertebral body fusion at one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine from L2 to S1 in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months of non-operative treatment. Additionally, the SOLITAIRETM ANTERIOR SPINAL SYSTEM is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (i.e., T10 to L5) to replace a diseased vertebral body resected or excised for the treatment of tumors in order to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body. The SolitaireTM System is also indicated for treating fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. The SolitaireTM System is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity of the anterior, middle and posterior spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period.
Codes / lots: P/N1400-1230 from Lot#2350871 from either loose inventory or Kit 555000162, Date of Manufacture: April 16, 2013
Reason for recall
Zimmer Biomet Spine initiated a recall of certain Solitaire Ti Spacers because they may have a mislabeled lordotic angle of 12degrees when the angle is actually 6 degrees.
FDA-determined cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
Action taken
Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated February 26, 2016 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Response Form. For questions call 303-465-8929.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1253-2016
- Initiated
- February 12, 2016
- Terminated
- May 10, 2016
- Product code
- OVD – Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar
- Quantity
- 10
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide - one foreign consignee (not Canada).
- Recalling firm
- Biomet Spine, LLC, Broomfield, CO