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Device product

Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector between the different pedicle screws to create a stable construct for the stabilization and fusion of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Indications for Use: The M.U.S.T. pedicle screw system is intended for posterior non-cervical pedicle fixation (T1-S2/ilium) or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5). The pedicle screws are connected by 5.5mm Titanium alloy or CoCrMo rods to create a stable construct. The construct is secured using a set screw made of CoCrMo.

Z-1023-2017

December 07, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medacta Usa Inc
Event
Event 76034
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
82 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1023-2017

Official wording

Reason: Damaged packaging, lack of sterility assurance

Code information: Lot #s 125212,144216, 148146

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution- US (nationwide) distribution to states of: TX and CO; and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Spain, German, Italy and Switzerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    lack of sterility