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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Circular Lock Screws, part # G826, lot # 11406. The Lock Screws are part of the Genesys Spine TiLock Pedicle Screw System. The TiLock Pedicle Screw System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e. scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion).

Z-2677-2014

April 02, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, LLC
Event
Event 67900
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
642
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2677-2014

Official wording

Reason: The recall is being initiated because MK Precision (the Circular Lock Screw supplier) notified Genesys Spine that a portion (less than 20%) of the Circular Lock Screws in lot 11406 were manufactured using Stainless Steel in the center Post instead of the specified titanium alloy.

Code information: The devices being recalled have a catalog number of G826 and a lot number of 11406.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including NV, CA, NY, MO, TX, FL, NJ, GA, TN.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The recall is being initiated because MK Precision (the Circular Lock Screw supplier) notified Genesys Spine that a portion (less than 20%) of the Circular Lock Screws in lot 11406 were manufactured using Stainless Steel in the center Post instead of the specified titanium alloy.