Recall Z-2187-2013

Spine Wave, Inc. · initiated May 14, 2013

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

StaXx IB Convex Expandable Implant (25 x 12 x 9 mm), Intervertebral Fusion Device, Lumbar; Catalog Number 11 -1902. Indicated for intervertebral body fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients.

Codes / lots: Lot Numbers: 272L08 and 272L09

Reason for recall

A component Superior endplate manufactured from a different polymer than specified

FDA-determined cause: Component change control

Action taken

Spine Wave notified surgeons verbally on 5/14/13 and followed by written notification on June 6, 2013 of the incorrect polymer used for the endplate and the health risks.

Details

Recall number
Z-2187-2013
Initiated
May 14, 2013
Posted by FDA
September 11, 2013
Terminated
February 10, 2014
Product code
MAX – Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Quantity
17 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of FL and OR.
Recalling firm
Spine Wave, Inc., Shelton, CT

Official FDA recall record