FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants VITAL MIS TAB BREAKER, Item Number 850M0055 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature patients and for adolescence patients.

Recall: Z-2233-2020 · Reported June 10, 2020

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2233-2020
Event ID
85613
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 10, 2020
Initiation Date
May 5, 2020
Classification Date
June 2, 2020
Termination Date
July 15, 2022
Address
1800 W Center St, N/A, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304, United States

Description

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants VITAL MIS TAB BREAKER, Item Number 850M0055 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature patients and for adolescence patients.

Reason

There are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closure top backed out of the screw post-operatively.

Code Info

UDI: (01)00887868310140; Lot Numbers: 136158 136158 143757 311626

Distribution

US nationwide distribution.

Quantity

3235 total