PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 15 Dilator, 5 mm, Insulated The PIPLINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.

Reported: November 6, 2013 Initiated: July 31, 2013 #Z-0093-2014

Product Description

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 15 Dilator, 5 mm, Insulated The PIPLINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.

Reason for Recall

Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Units Affected
118 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Location
Raynham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 15 Dilator, 5 mm, Insulated The PIPLINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft tissue and enabling proper placement of the Pipeline LS Retractor.. Recalled by DePuy Spine, Inc.. Units affected: 118 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Dilators and Holding Clip are being used for a secondary function of neuromonitoring, for which it is not 510(k) cleared.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0093-2014.