FDA Recall Terminated

5.5mm Diameter x 500mm CoCr Straight Rod, Model number X077-0420. The product is packaged in plastic bags with one piece per bag. Product Usage: The 5.5mm dia. X 500 mm CoCr Straight Rod is an accessory to the Fortex Pedicle Screw System. It is a straight rod connected between two or more pedicle screws to create a pedicle screw construct. Indications for Use: The Fortex Pedicle Screw System is indicated for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grade 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion. In addition, the system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).

Recall: Z-1884-2017 · Initiated April 12, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1884-2017
Event Number
76842
Firm
XTANT MEDICAL INC
FEI Number
3005031160
Product Code
MNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
April 12, 2017
Posted
April 27, 2017
Terminated
August 16, 2017
Address
664 Cruiser Ln, Belgrade, MT, 59714-9719

Description

5.5mm Diameter x 500mm CoCr Straight Rod, Model number X077-0420. The product is packaged in plastic bags with one piece per bag. Product Usage: The 5.5mm dia. X 500 mm CoCr Straight Rod is an accessory to the Fortex Pedicle Screw System. It is a straight rod connected between two or more pedicle screws to create a pedicle screw construct. Indications for Use: The Fortex Pedicle Screw System is indicated for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grade 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion. In addition, the system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).

Reason

The material type on the label may incorrectly state Ti6Al-4V ELI. The rods are composed of Cobalt Chromium.

Action

XTANT sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter dated 4/12/2017 to customers with a Return Response Acknowledgement and Receipt form. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call 406-570-7028.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AZ, CA, CT, GA, LA, NV, OH, TX and in the country of Mexico.

Quantity

97 units