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Z-1737-2013Class II

KRD1 PedFuse Rods, Model: IM80100-13 Rev B

SPINEFRONTIER, Inc. dba LESspine Innovations / initiated 2011-12-30 / Terminated / root cause: supplier

SpineFrontier, Inc. began a recall of KRD1 PedFuse Rods, Model: IM80100-13 Rev B Product Usage: Pedicle rods are cylindrical rods which act as a linking mechanism between pedicle screws. The rod... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "One of the rods in each of two test constructs did not meet fatigue requirement as outlined in ASTM F1717-04 dynamic compression testing 5 million cycles". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as supplier.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1737-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
SPINEFRONTIER, Inc. dba LESspine Innovations
Product
KRD1 PedFuse Rods, Model: IM80100-13 Rev B Product Usage: Pedicle rods are cylindrical rods which act as a linking mechanism between pedicle screws. The rod sits with the pedicle screw tulip and they are locked into place with a set screw or locking cap. The rod may be placed along several pedicle screws. Component rods are used during implantation of pedicle screw system devices intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments of skeletally mature patients.
Product code
MNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation
Reason for recall
One of the rods in each of two test constructs did not meet fatigue requirement as outlined in ASTM F1717-04 dynamic compression testing 5 million cycles.
Root cause tag
supplier
FDA root cause
Vendor change control
Action
SpineFrontier issued a Recall Notification to the affected distributor via telephone. The distributor was instructed to return the affected product for a replacement product.
Quantity in commerce
2 rods
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including the state of TX
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 002876-007R

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1737-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1737-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated