BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.

    Recall: Z-0622-2016 · Initiated November 10, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0622-2016
    Event Number
    72962
    Firm
    OrthoPediatrics Corp
    FEI Number
    3006460162
    Product Code
    NKB
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process change control
    Initiated
    November 10, 2015
    Terminated
    May 23, 2016
    Address
    2850 Frontier Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-7001

    Description

    UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.

    Reason

    Response Spine UniAxial Pedicle & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screws may have been manufactured incorrectly, thus preventing the driver from fully engaging into the hexagonal drive feature of the screw.

    Action

    The firm, OrthoPediatrics Corp., sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 11/13/2015 to affected customers via email. The letter included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to take immediate possession of all the identified devices; quarantine them and immediately return them to OrthoPediatrics, and complete and return the Mandatory Reply Form via fax to (574) 269-3692 or email: [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact VP-Regulatory Affairs (574) 268-6379 or email: [email protected].

    Distribution

    US Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MI, MO, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TN, and TX.

    Quantity

    102