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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Medicrea Pass LP, REF B02217545, Non Sterile, Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI, VIS PEDICULAIRE POLYAXIALE 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW 7.5MM x 45 MM, POLYAXIAL PEDIKELSCHRAUBE 7.5MM X 45MM, TORNILLO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM VITE POLIASSIALE PEDUNCOLARE 7.5MM x 45MM, PARAFUSO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, WIELOOSIOWA SRUBA TRANSPEDIKULARNA 7.5MM x 45MM, (01)03613720177906(10)19A0630(17)290103, RX only

Z-0753-2020

June 27, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medicrea International
Event
Event 84273
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
210 Pedicle Screws
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0753-2020

Official wording

Reason: It has been determined that some Pedicle system screw identified as 45mm long have an actual length of 50mm. Pedicle screws with a diameter of 7.5 mm or more are reserved for the sacrum area. As a result, a screw that is too long could come into contact with the nerves and cause postoperative pain.

Code information: Lot #/Expiration Date: 19A0630/January 03, 2029 19B0329 /January 21th, 2029 19C0734 /March 03, 2029

Distribution pattern: US: NY, CO, OH, AZ, FL, TX, PA OUS: France, Belgium, South Africa, China, Spain, Portugal

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    It has been determined that some Pedicle system screw identified as 45mm long have an actual length of 50mm. Pedicle screws with a diameter of 7.5 mm or more are reserved for the sacrum area. As a result, a screw that is too long could come into contact with the nerves and cause postoperative pain.