Events

Recall of Fortex Pedicle Screw System Continuous Radius Rod 5.5 50mm, XSpine Systems, Inc.

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by X Spine Systems Inc.

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
    71357
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1823-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-06-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-10-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=137421
  • 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, spondylolisthesis spinal fixation - Product Code MNH
  • Reason
    The continuous radius rod should measure 50mm in length but actually measures 45mm in length.
  • Action
    X-Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be taken: 1. The affected hospital and surgeon should be notified of this recall immediately. 2. Complete the attached Medical Device Recall Return Response Form and return it with any affected product in inventory to X-Spine Systems immediately. a. Reference RMA # 5410 b. Use enclosed shipping label 3. No action should be taken with product that has been implanted. Please feel free to contact me at 800.903.0640 ext. 137.

Device

Fortex Pedicle Screw System Continuous Radius Rod 5.5 50mm, XSpine Systems, Inc.
  • Model / Serial
    Model #: N60001068; Lot #: 2943-01; Serial #s: 46118, 46581, 47296, 47588, 47653, 48164, 48201, 48412, 49156, 49585, 49586, 49649, G22, G45, G47, G77, G83, G87X, G90X, R15, XP03, XP21, XP27, XP28, XP29 & XP32.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : FL, ID, IL, KS, LA, MI, MO, NJ, OH, PA and TX., and to the countries of Austria, Germany and Italy.
  • Product Description
    Fortex" Pedicle Screw System Continuous Radius Rod 5.5 - 50mm, X-Spine Systems, Inc., 452 Alexandersville Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-847-8400
  • Manufacturer
    X Spine Systems Inc

Manufacturer

X Spine Systems Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    X Spine Systems Inc, 452 Alexandersville Rd, Miamisburg OH 45342-3658
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    X-Spine Systems, Inc
  • Source
    USFDA