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Z-3033-2011

PERPOS PLS, CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02 A sterile, medical device kit consisting of the components listed...

Interventional Spine, Inc. / initiated 2011-03-15 / Terminated

Interventional Spine Inc began a recall of PERPOS PLS, CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02 A sterile, medical device kit consisting of the components listed in Table 1-1 below. The kit is used by medical... on . The reason FDA records is "This recall has been initiated due to Pull Pins that may disengage from the Facet Screw during the compression step, requiring that compression be completed with a device driver rather than the compression tool. Use of...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-3033-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Interventional Spine, Inc.
Product
PERPOS PLS, CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02 A sterile, medical device kit consisting of the components listed in Table 1-1 below. The kit is used by medical professionals to stabilize the spine as an aid to fusion through immobilization of the facet joints.
Product code
MRW System, Facet Screw Spinal Device
Reason for recall
This recall has been initiated due to Pull Pins that may disengage from the Facet Screw during the compression step, requiring that compression be completed with a device driver rather than the compression tool. Use of this product may result in less than optimal compression leading to pseudoarthrosis, non-union or facet pain.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Interventional Spine, Inc. sent a recall letter dated March 15, 2011, informing consignees of the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. Consignees were asked to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. In addition, if they distributed the product further they were asked to notify Jane Metcalf, the Vice President of Quality Assurance at once. Interventional Spine further informed consignees that the recall was being carried out to the individual consignee level. And their assistance was appreciated and necessary to prevent use of this product. They were then asked to complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible. Questions were directed to call their regional directors. For questions regarding this recall call 949-472-0006.
Quantity in commerce
553 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CO, CT, FL, KY, LA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA & WI
Product codes and lots
CATALOG NO. 9045-01, LOT #'s: 050709-8, 050809-C, 051209-D, 060209-A, 060809-C, 061709-C, 062009-0,  CATALOG NO. 9045-02, LOT #'s: 050809-B, 051309-8,060809-8, 061 709-0,060209-A