ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1665-2013 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

SpineFrontier, Inc.

S-LIFT Inserter Outer Sleeve Product Usage: The Inserter Sleeve is an optional instrument to add further compression of the Inserter into the Implant during implantation of S-LIF Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices using bone graft to facilitate fusion of the spine of skeletally mature patients. Model: SI50003 RevA

DateJul 5, 2013 (initiated May 24, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe outer sleeve would not fit over the S-LIFT Inserter assembly because the hole at the top of the sleeve handle was too small.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionSpine Frontier sent an Urgent Advisory Notice letter dated On June 7, 2013 to all consignees via email. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed consignees that a modification has been implemented to the Outer Sleeve component of the S-LIFT Inserter and that SpineFrontier has initiated removal of the affected product from the field.. An acknowledgement form is to be signed and returned from each recipient of the Advisory Notice. Upon receipt of the acknowledgement form and RMA request for part return, replacement parts will be shipped. F
Quantity12 devices
DistributionUSA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: FL, TX, OK, MO, NJ, MA
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K092815S-LIF INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE
Spinefrontier, Inc., Jun 30, 2010