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Event 78181

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
November 05, 2015
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Genesys spine, Binary Screwdriver, GCP221, component of the Binary Anterior Cervical Plating System The Genesys Spine Binary Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine. It is to be used in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion of the cervical spine (C2 to C7). The system is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e. fractures or dislocations), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis),pseudoarthrosis, failed previous fusion, and/or spinal stenosis.

Z-0040-2018
Recall number
Z-0040-2018
Initiated
November 05, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
120 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Unanticipated technique for a cervical screw insertion caused the tip of the threaded inner shaft to break off.

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Reason for recall

Unanticipated technique for a cervical screw insertion caused the tip of the threaded inner shaft to break off.

Code information

Lot numbers: 10923, 109231, 11476, 11993, WT20150630A

Distribution pattern

US Distribution to the states of : FL, TX, NY, IL, GA, AL, MA, MO