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Z-0544-2014Class II

PedFuse Reset Screw; Model: 01-80115-55 The PedFuse Reset pedicle screw implants intended to be used to help...

SPINEFRONTIER, Inc. dba LESspine Innovations / initiated 2013-10-18 / Terminated / root cause: software

SpineFrontier, Inc. began a recall of PedFuse Reset Screw; Model: 01-80115-55 The PedFuse Reset pedicle screw implants intended to be used to help provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "During routine servicing, it was discovered that one 8mmx55mm Reset screw was assembled with an 8mm tulip head and a 9mm screw. The implant should have consisted of an 8mm tulip head and an 8mm screw. A recall was...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0544-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
SPINEFRONTIER, Inc. dba LESspine Innovations
Product
PedFuse Reset Screw; Model: 01-80115-55 The PedFuse Reset pedicle screw implants intended to be used to help provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion of the thoracic, lumbar, and/or sacral spine.
Product code
MNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation
Reason for recall
During routine servicing, it was discovered that one 8mmx55mm Reset screw was assembled with an 8mm tulip head and a 9mm screw. The implant should have consisted of an 8mm tulip head and an 8mm screw. A recall was initiated to remove all remaining screws of the same lot from the field to investigate the nonconformity.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design (manufacturing process)
Action
SpineFrontier sent an Voluntary Recall Notification dated November 5,2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. All affected implants are to be returned to SpineFrontier for inspection. SpineFrontier is requiring confirmation that you have received this notice and that you will initiate the immediate return of the implants listed above. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUIRED. Please feel free to contact us at 978-232-3990 Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM EST with any questions
Quantity in commerce
35 Devices
Distribution
US Distribution to VA and TX.
Product codes and lots
Lot/Serial Numbers: 357305-000

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0544-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0544-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated