Events

Recall of Cypher MIS Screw System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ebi, Llc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69785
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0909-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-10-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-01-05
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=131537
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthosis, spinal pedicle fixation, for degenerative disc disease - Product Code NKB
  • Reason
    Inoperative screw head seat splay and/or fracture as a result of positioning of the rod which is a part of the cypher mis screw system.
  • Action
    The firm, EBI LLC/Biomet, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT INFORMATION" letter dated 10/6/2014 via Fed Ex to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the steps outlined in the letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Director of Regulatory Affairs at 303-501-8548.

Device

Cypher MIS Screw System
  • Model / Serial
    Item Number: 14-571845 5.5 TI 10.5X45MM CANN TRANS 14-571850 5.5 TI 10.5X50MM CANN TRANS 14-571855 5.5 TI 10.5X55MM CANN TRANS 14-571860 5.5 TI 10.5X60MM CANN TRANS 14-571865 5.5 TI 10.5X65MM CANN TRANS 14-571870 5.5 TI 10.5X70MM CANN TRANS 14-571875 5.5 TI 10.5X75MM CANN TRANS 14-571880 5.5 TI 10.5X80MM CANN TRANS 14-571885 5.5 TI 10.5X85MM CANN TRANS 14-571890 5.5 TI 10.5X90MM CANN TRANS 14-571895 5.5 TI 10.5X95MM CANN TRANS 14-571899 5.5 TI 10.5X100MM CANN TRANS
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution to states of: AL, CA, CT, IN, LA, NC, NJ TX & WI; and the country of: The Netherlands.
  • Product Description
    Cypher MIS Screw System-The system includes screws, various types and sizes of rods, and set screws. Various instruments are also available for use by the surgeon to facilitate implantation of the device. || Non-cervical spinal fixation device intended for immobilization and stabilization as an adjunct to fusion.
  • Manufacturer
    Ebi, Llc

Manufacturer

Ebi, Llc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ebi, Llc, 399 Jefferson Rd, Parsippany NJ 07054-3707
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA