FDA Recall Completed

ADVANCED RESEARCH MEDICAL Lumbar Interbody Fusion System (OLLIF), Flexible Curette Loop Blade, Part # 01-06-4; treatment of degenerative disc disease

Recall: Z-1698-2024 · Initiated March 14, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1698-2024
Event Number
94279
Firm
Advanced Research Medical, LLC
FEI Number
3016002322
Product Code
MAX
Status
Completed
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 14, 2023
Posted
April 29, 2024
Address
1515 Highway 13 E, Burnsville, MN, 55337-2917

Description

ADVANCED RESEARCH MEDICAL Lumbar Interbody Fusion System (OLLIF), Flexible Curette Loop Blade, Part # 01-06-4; treatment of degenerative disc disease

Reason

Potential shearing of the disposable blade may occur and be contained within the of Flexible Curette Shaft Assembly during surgery.

Action

The sole distributor was notified by emailed letter of updates to the Surgical Technique Guide and IFU on 14 March 2023. The IFU has been updated to address a few small details including the direct listing of single use disposable components and the definition of single use being for one level only. The surgical technique guide has improved graphics, more thorough descriptions for some of the instrument assembly steps that your scrub techs may find useful and a statement regarding the appropriate use of the Flexible Curette Blade to prevent surgeons from using it in a way that may overstress the blade and cause a break. This information was shared with the surgeons through the sole distributor.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of Minnesota.

Quantity

1150 units