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Polaris 4.75 TI Spinal System, 4.0 x 20 MM, Closed MAS, Closed Head Multiaxial Screw, Non-Sterile, Rx Only, REF 14-58302

FDA device recall Z-2152-2015 · posted 2015-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet Spine, LLC
Reason for recall
Multiaxial screws may not meet internal requirements related to fatigue strength. Compression testing result and surface treatment are out of specification.
Action taken
Biomet Spine issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice/Response Form dated 3/12/2015 to their affected customers.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
NKB
Quantity affected
4,765 units
Distribution
Distribution US Nationwide (AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI) and The Netherlands.
Date initiated
2015-03-12
Date posted
2015-07-20
Date terminated
2015-12-21
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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RecordFirmDate
POLARIS SPINAL SYSTEM (K133746)Biomet Spine (Aka Ebi, LLC)2014-03-12