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Z-0045-2012

PERPOS PLS System, Single Use; CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02. Interventional Spine, Inc. A sterile kit used...

Interventional Spine, Inc. / initiated 2011-02-03 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Interventional Spine Inc began a recall of PERPOS PLS System, Single Use; CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02. Interventional Spine, Inc. A sterile kit used to stabilize the spine as an aid to fusion through... on . The reason FDA records is "This recall has been initiated due to drivers that may contain a burr in the distal tip preventing full seating of the driver onto the head of the facet screw, resulting in difficulty screwing the facet screw into the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0045-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Interventional Spine, Inc.
Product
PERPOS PLS System, Single Use; CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02. Interventional Spine, Inc. A sterile kit used to stabilize the spine as an aid to fusion through immobilization of the facet joints.
Product code
HXX Screwdriver
Reason for recall
This recall has been initiated due to drivers that may contain a burr in the distal tip preventing full seating of the driver onto the head of the facet screw, resulting in difficulty screwing the facet screw into the bone. Use of this product may result in a delay of the surgical procedure
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Interventional Spine, Inc. sent an "Urgent Recall" letter dated March 15, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included; affected product, reason for recall and recommendations. Customers were asked to immediately examine inventory, quarantine affected product and to notify International Spine, Inc if any product remain. For information on this recall contact the firm at (949) 472-0006.
Quantity in commerce
2,620 units
Distribution
Word wide Distribution: (USA) Nationwide including the states of CO, CT, FL, KY, LA, MA, NC, NY, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WI; and the countries of Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the U.K.
Product codes and lots
CATALOG NO. 9045-01, LOT NUMBERS; 010410C, 010508A, 012308A, 021610C, 030309A, 030708A , 031609B, 040209B, 041309B, 050809B, 051309B, 060809B, 061709B, 062009A, 070108A, 070108B, 071009C, 072408A, 102107A, 110909B, 111207A, 120308B, 120807A   CATALOG NO. 9045-02, LOT NUMBERS; 010410D, 010608A, 011910B, 012408A, 020209B, 020309A, 020510C, 021610D, 030409A, 030808A, 031709A, 032310D, 040110A, 040309A, 041409A, 050709B, 050809C, 051209D, 060209A, 060809C, 061709C, 062009B, 070208A, 070208B, 071009D, 072508A, 090408A, 090508A, 090909E, 092209B, 092909A, 092909B, 102207A, 110909C, 111307A, 112208A, 120408C, 120907A