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PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 4th Dilator, 18 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequ

FDA device recall Z-0096-2014 · posted 2013-10-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Reason for recall
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Action taken
DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall Notification letter dated July 30, 2013, to all affected consignees via Fed Ex overnight delivery. Consignees were informed that DePuy Spine, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of the PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM Dilators (1 st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) and Holding Clip. They were asked to review inventory located at their facility and quarantine any products listed in this recall notice. Consignees were instructed to contact their local DePuy Synthes Spine Sales Consultant to return any inventory located within their facility. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 508-828-3583.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
GCC
Quantity affected
100 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA,
Date initiated
2013-07-31
Date posted
2013-10-23
Date terminated
2015-06-29
Location
Raynham, MA

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