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Device product

Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System, Model Number 1200-9216 The AltiusTM OCT and AltiusTM M-INITM OCT Systems when intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and occipitocervico-thoracic junction (Occiput-T3), these systems are indicated for: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; spinal stenosis; fracture/dislocation; atlantoaxial fracture with instability; occipitocervical dislocation; revision of previous cervical spine surgery; and tumors. The occipital bone screws are limited to occipital fixation only

Z-1691-2017

March 16, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc
Event
Event 76610
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
141
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1691-2017

Official wording

Reason: Zimmer Biomet is recalling the Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System because the driver is unable to mate with the screw head tulip.

Code information: 505951,M16562R01,505951,510710,510981,514814,533566,536398,543663,546565,546566,549528,565465,565464,567525,

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to the Netherlands

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling the Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System because the driver is unable to mate with the screw head tulip.