Set Screw 5.5 mm Rod - Model #7703-1600. Product Usage: The titanium alloy set screw is used t...

FDA Recall #Z-1146-2015 — Class II — November 30, 2012

Recall #Z-1146-2015 Date: November 30, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Set Screw 5.5 mm Rod - Model #7703-1600. Product Usage: The titanium alloy set screw is used to seat a 5.5 mm titanium alloy, commercially pure titanium or cobalt chrome rod into a pedicle screw tulip in order to create a spinal fixation construct. The Set Screw is provided to the user non-sterile and is used across three Biomet Spine product lines; Silverton Spinal Fixation System (Silverton), Silverton-D Spinal Fixation System (Silverton-D) and Telluride Minimally Invasive Spinal Fixation System (Telluride). The primary packaging for the Set Screws is an aluminum sterilization case that holds both implants and instruments used collectively as part of a system. Additionally, Set Screws can be packaged in a heat sealed polypropylene bag for single device distribution.

Reason for Recall

Biomet Spine LLC is recalling the Set Screw 5.5 mm Rod due to the set screw being out of specification

Recalling Firm

Biomet Spine, LLC — Broomfield, CO

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1999

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI. and the countries of: Italy, and Mexico.

Code Information

LOT Numbers: L561968 and L570545 Product Code: 77031600

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated