Events

Recall of Device Recall Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar (OPAL) System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Synthes (USA) Products 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
    73552
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1392-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-02-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-11-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=144451
  • 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
    Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar - Product Code MAX
  • Reason
    The label on the outer packaging does not match the product inside and intended use of the device.
  • Action
    DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice letter dated February 18, 2016 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review inventory, immediately remove the affected lots from their stock and complete the attached Verification Section. For questions call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant

Device

Device Recall Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar (OPAL) System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 9984134, Catalog ID 08.803.051, OPAL Spacer 10 mm x 24 mm, 11 mm Height - Revolve
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Distributed in the US: OH and ND
  • Product Description
    Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar (OPAL) System, Polymeric spinal fusion cage, non-sterile, OPAL Spacer 10 mm x 24 mm, 11 mm Height - Revolve || Product Usage - The OPAL Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 whose condition requires the use of interbody fusion combined with supplemental fixation. The interior of the OPAL Spacer should be packed with autogenous bone graft (i.e. autograft). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months or non-operative treatment. The OPAL Spacer is intended to be used with Synthes supplemental fixation, e.g. TSLP, ATB, Antegra, Pangea, USS Including ClickX) and small stature USS.
  • Manufacturer
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Manufacturer

Synthes (USA) Products LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC, 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester PA 19380-5986
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA