FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1217-2014
Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal System is indicated for the following: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion and/or tumors. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C3-T3) spine.
Published March 26, 2014 · Recall initiated: January 6, 2014
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
The products have been identified to contain springs which have been manufactured with type-304 stainless steel rather than the specified titanium alloy.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Exactech, Inc.
- Distributor
- USA Distribution including the states of FL, NY, OR, IL, PA, MO and NJ.
- Lot
- size 3.5mm x 10mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3510, Lot Number #35917001. size 3.5mm x 14mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3514, Lot Number 35917002 and 40023002. size 3.5mm x 20mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3520, Lot Number 35917003. size 3.5mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3526, Lot Number 35917004. size 4.0mm x 14mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4014, Lot Number 35917005. size 4.0mm x 20mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4020, Lot Number 35917006. size 4.0mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4026, Lot Number 35917007. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3526, Lot Number 35917008. 1/4 Shank, size 3.5mm x 30mm, Catalog #05-000-20-3530, Lot Number 35917009. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 26mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4026, Lot Number 35917010. 1/4 Shank, size 4.0mm x 30mm, Catalog #05-000-20-4030, Lot Number 35917011.
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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