FDA Recall
Terminated
StaXx IB Convex Expandable Implant (25 x 12 x 9 mm), Intervertebral Fusion Device, Lumbar; Catalog Number 11 -1902. Indicated for intervertebral body fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients.
Recall: Z-2187-2013
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Initiated May 14, 2013
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2187-2013
- Event Number
- 65968
- Firm
- Spine Wave, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3004638600
- Product Code
- MAX
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Component change control
- Initiated
- May 14, 2013
- Posted
- September 11, 2013
- Terminated
- February 10, 2014
- Address
- 3 Enterprise Dr, Ste 302, Shelton, CT, 06484-4694
Description
StaXx IB Convex Expandable Implant (25 x 12 x 9 mm), Intervertebral Fusion Device, Lumbar; Catalog Number 11 -1902. Indicated for intervertebral body fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients.
Reason
A component Superior endplate manufactured from a different polymer than specified
Action
Spine Wave notified surgeons verbally on 5/14/13 and followed by written notification on June 6, 2013 of the incorrect polymer used for the endplate and the health risks.
Distribution
Distributed in the states of FL and OR.
Quantity
17 units