FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be used to assist with module locking of the InterFuse S or InterFuse T implant system. The system has a modular design to allow the device to be assembled within the disc space to minimize the surgical window, while providing a footprint that approximates the excised nucleus.

Recall: Z-1151-2017 · Reported February 15, 2017

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1151-2017
Event ID
76275
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Vertebral Technologies, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
February 15, 2017
Initiation Date
January 13, 2017
Classification Date
February 8, 2017
Termination Date
October 5, 2017
Address
13845 Industrial Park Blvd, N/A, Minneapolis, MN, 55441-3746, United States

Description

InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be used to assist with module locking of the InterFuse S or InterFuse T implant system. The system has a modular design to allow the device to be assembled within the disc space to minimize the surgical window, while providing a footprint that approximates the excised nucleus.

Reason

Fit issues have been identified with the Tail Traction Tool (PN 9116) when used with the Interfuse T tailed implant. The InterFuse T Tail may not fit into the Thru Hole in the instrument.

Code Info

Lot: 110512-02, 110718-01, 110831-02, 120214-01, 120403-018, 120420-07, 120711-02, 120911-06

Distribution

US: IL, WI, OH, NY, MT, FL, MD, IN, TN, TX, MN. OUS: Italy, Taiwan Spain, Belgium, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, Brazil. Germany, Ireland,

Quantity

63 pieces