FDA Recall Terminated

3.75mm x 12mm Fixed Cervical Screws. Components of the Genesys Spine Anterior Cervical Plate System Product Usage: is intended for anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine.

Recall: Z-0921-2013 · Initiated February 20, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0921-2013
Event Number
64421
Firm
Genesys Orthopedic Systems, LLC
FEI Number
3008455034
Product Code
KWQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
February 20, 2013
Posted
March 8, 2013
Terminated
September 9, 2013
Address
1250 S Capital Of Texas Hwy, Bldg # 3 Suite 600, Austin, TX, 78746-6446

Description

3.75mm x 12mm Fixed Cervical Screws. Components of the Genesys Spine Anterior Cervical Plate System Product Usage: is intended for anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine.

Reason

Manufacturing residue may be present on the cervical screws. Use of this product may result in patient infection, delayed fusion or non-fusion (pseudarthrosis), inflammatory response, or revision surgery.

Action

Genesys Orthopedic Systems, LLC sent a Recall Notification letter dated February 20, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and necessary actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately return the affected product to the Genesys Spine office and complete and return the enclosed Response Form as soon as possible. For questions call 512-381-7070.

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: CA and TX.

Quantity

9 cervical screws