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SpineFrontier S-Lift Lock Shaft Inserter, an instrument used with S-LIFT Intervertebral Body Fusion Device in spinal fus

FDA device recall Z-1565-2014 · posted 2014-05-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
SpineFrontier, Inc.
Reason for recall
It has been verified through field use that there are two possible breakages that may occur when using SI50001 Revision D Lock Shaft Inserter, possibly resulting in instrument fragments entering the sterile field: Impact Cap: The impact cap on the Lock Shaft Inserter can shear off under high-impact force during insertion and removal. Pin: The pin used to guide the Lock Shaft Inserter into the ma
Action taken
Spine Frontier sent an Urgent Notification dated December 23, 2011, consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the attached acknowledgement form. For questions call 866-914-7717
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MAX
Quantity affected
30 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide - OR, FL, MA, TX, CO, OK, IL, and MO
Date initiated
2011-12-23
Date posted
2014-05-07
Date terminated
2014-05-20
Location
Beverly, MA

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RecordFirmDate
S-LIF INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE (K092815)Spinefrontier, Inc.2010-06-30