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Device product

Universal Spinal System Lamina Hooks Synthes Medium TI Lamina Hook - Right 498.320 Non sterile LOT 6876785 Noncervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Limited to skeletally mature patients with the exception of the small stature USS, which includes small stature and pediatric patients. These devices are indicated as an adjunct to fusion for all of these indications: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma, deformities or curvatures, tumor, stenosis and failed previous fusion.

Z-2054-2012

May 31, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Event
Event 62324
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
12 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2054-2012

Official wording

Reason: USS Lamina Hooks, Medium, Right are being recalled because the hooks are etched with the wrong part number - 498.321 (Lamina Hook, Medium, Left). The Lamina Hooks should be etched with part number 498.320 (Lamina Hook, Medium, right).

Code information: Catalog number 498.321, lot/serial #6876785

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including GA, PA, SC, TX, and UT and Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    USS Lamina Hooks, Medium, Right are being recalled because the hooks are etched with the wrong part number - 498.321 (Lamina Hook, Medium, Left). The Lamina Hooks should be etched with part number 498.320 (Lamina Hook, Medium, right).