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Recall of Device Recall NewPort Spinal System

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

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
    68498
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1961-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-11-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128087
  • 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
    Integra lifesciences is recalling newport system mis rod, 2 because it may be up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. this could potentially result in the lordosis of the rod not aligning with the handle when the inserter is used in accordance with the current newport mis system surgical technique.
  • Action
    A customer notification letter was sent on 6/9/14 to their customers and distributors who purchased the Integra NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 to inform them there may be a potential that the hex on some NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 are up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. Customers are instructed to complete and return the customer response form and return by email or fax as indicated on the form. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Customer Service at (866) 942-8698.

Device

Device Recall NewPort Spinal System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No.  Z21781A (45mm NewPort MIS Rod, 2) Z21956A (50mm NewPort MIS Rod, 2) Z21782A (55mm NewPort MIS Rod, 2) Z21957A (60mm NewPort MIS Rod, 2) Z21784A (75mm NewPort MIS Rod, 2) Z21958A (80mm NewPort MIS Rod, 2)
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution. US including states of CA, FL, IL, MD, MO, TN, TX, and countries of Australia, Czech Republic and Spain.
  • Product Description
    MIS Rod 2, a component of the NewPort System. || Model No: 60-0545 (45mm); 60-0550 (50mm); 60-0555 (55mm); 60-0560 (60mm); 60-0575 (75mm); 60-0580 (80mm). || The NewPort MIS Rod 2 is a 5.5 diameter titanium spinal rod used to immobilize adjacent NewPort pedicle screws
  • Manufacturer
    Integra LifeSciences Corp.

Manufacturer

Integra LifeSciences Corp.