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3.75mm x 12mm Fixed Cervical Screws. Components of the Genesys Spine Anterior Cervical Plate System Product Usage: is in

FDA device recall Z-0921-2013 · posted 2013-03-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Genesys Orthopedic Systems, LLC
Reason for recall
Manufacturing residue may be present on the cervical screws. Use of this product may result in patient infection, delayed fusion or non-fusion (pseudarthrosis), inflammatory response, or revision surgery.
Action taken
Genesys Orthopedic Systems, LLC sent a Recall Notification letter dated February 20, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and necessary actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately return the affected product to the Genesys Spine office and complete and return the enclosed Response Form as soon as possible. For questions call 512-381-7070.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWQ
Quantity affected
9 cervical screws
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: CA and TX.
Date initiated
2013-02-20
Date posted
2013-03-08
Date terminated
2013-09-09
Location
Austin, TX

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