S-Lift Implant Guides (also known as S-LIF) Compressor Part Number: 11-50223 Product Usage:...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0417-2013 — Class II — August 22, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0417-2013 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | August 22, 2012 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | SpineFrontier, Inc. |
| Location | Beverly, MA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 19 units |
Product Description
S-Lift Implant Guides (also known as S-LIF) Compressor Part Number: 11-50223 Product Usage: Surgical Guides allow a surgeon to place implants into tight spaces, such as a vertebral disc space, without having the implant contact the surrounding bone or tissue. In the case of S-LIFT Implant Guides, they are used to place vertebral bodies into the disc space without the body contacting the superior or inferior vertebrae.
Reason for Recall
When using the optional S-LIFT (also known as S-LIF) Implant Guides without stops, there is a known risk of moving the Implant Guides, and possibly the implant, too far into the disc space creating the potential for injury to the patient. The instructions for Use for the S-Lift Implant Guides will be amended to add the following warning: "Care is to be taken to not over insert the Implant Guides
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide including the states of: MA and TX.
Lot / Code Information
Lot Numbers: 012064-001
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.