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Z-2075-2008

Allez Spine Laguna Pedicle Screw System, Non-Conical Screw Size (diameter x length) 6 x 45mm, Winged, Catalog...

Allez Spine, LLC / initiated 2007-11-07 / Terminated / root cause: design

Allez Spine, LLC began a recall of Allez Spine Laguna Pedicle Screw System, Non-Conical Screw Size (diameter x length) 6 x 45mm, Winged, Catalog # LG-PW0645 on . The reason FDA records is "This recall was initiated after Internal Engineering Testing of the conical seat design pedicle screws of sizes 5, 6 and 7 showed a potential of partial displacement of screw shank when used in combination with the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2075-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Allez Spine, LLC
Product
Allez Spine Laguna Pedicle Screw System, Non-Conical Screw Size (diameter x length) 6 x 45mm, Winged, Catalog # LG-PW0645
Product code
MNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation
Reason for recall
This recall was initiated after Internal Engineering Testing of the conical seat design pedicle screws of sizes 5, 6 and 7 showed a potential of partial displacement of screw shank when used in combination with the single piece locking nuts. This partial displacement of the screw shank could finally lead to total separation and failure of the construct.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Allez Spine informed all parties who were in possession of the affected pedicle screws at the time of the initiation of this field action by phone on 11/08/2007 and requested the return of their inventory. All customers and consignees were contacted by the firm.
Quantity in commerce
33
Distribution
Nationwide to AZ, CA, CO & UT
Product codes and lots
LG-PW0645