FDA · Medical device recall
Mac Pin Non-Cannulated Screw…
- Date
- Jan. 17, 2018
- Risk class
- Class II (FDA's definition, 21 CFR 7.3(m): a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote)
- Status
- Terminated
- Filed by
- Amendia, Inc
- Product
- Mac Pin Non-Cannulated Screw, 6.5 x 60mm
- Reason
- Incorrect labeling for the lot of MAC Pins. Although the pins are laser as 460 mm in length, the pins are 60 mm in length.
- Distribution pattern
- Distribution to Georgia, USA.
- Quantity
- 41 screws
- Codes and lots
- Model #85-6560-1, Lot #132117
- Recall started
- July 7, 2017
- Device type
- Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
- Root cause (FDA)
- Process control
- What the company told customers
- Customers were sent recall notification letters on 07/07/2017. Instructions included to examine inventory and quarantine affected products, notify customers if affected products were further distributed, coordinate the return of affected products back to Amendia, and to complete and return the questionnaire. If there are questions, Amendia Customer Service can be contacted at 770-575-5224.
- Recall number
- Z-0325-2018
What should I do? How serious is a recall? Classes and warnings explained
Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement report, recall number Z-0325-2018. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.