ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-3033-2011 ยท MRW System, Facet Screw Spinal Device

Interventional Spine Inc

PERPOS PLS, CATALOG #'s 9045-01 & 9045-02 A sterile, medical device kit consisting of the components listed in Table 1-1 below. The kit is used by medical professionals to stabilize the spine as an aid to fusion through immobilization of the facet joints.

DateAug 18, 2011 (initiated Mar 15, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThis recall has been initiated due to Pull Pins that may disengage from the Facet Screw during the compression step, requiring that compression be completed with a device driver rather than the compression tool. Use of this product may result in less than optimal compression leading to pseudoarthrosis, non-union or facet pain.
Root causeOther
ActionInterventional Spine, Inc. sent a recall letter dated March 15, 2011, informing consignees of the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. Consignees were asked to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. In addition, if they distributed the product further they were asked to notify Jane Metcalf, the Vice President of Quality Assurance at once. Interventional Spine further informed consignees that the recall was being carried out to the individual consignee level. And their assistance was appreciated and necessary to prevent use of this product.
Quantity553 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution including CO, CT, FL, KY, LA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA & WI
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K062391DISPOSABLE POSTERIOR LUMBAR STABILIZATION PROCEDURE KIT, MODELS 9045-01 AND 9045-02; COMPRESSION TOOL, MODEL 6113-00
Triage Medical, Inc., Sep 14, 2006