Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 27, 2021
There is a potential that the length of bone screws identified on labeling may not correspond to the actual length of the screw included.
Limacorporate S.p.A recalled REF 8420.15.020, Bone Screw/Vite - Ti6AI4V, Self Tapping/Autofilettante, Dia=6.5mm, h=25m… - a moderate-severity action.
REF 8420.15.020, Bone Screw/Vite - Ti6AI4V, Self Tapping/Autofilettante, Dia=6.5mm, h=25m… was recalled by Limacorporate S.p.A in October 27, 2021. Reason: There is a potential that the length of bone screws identified on labeling may not correspond to the actual …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0159-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Limacorporate S.p.A issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential that the length of bone screws identified on labeling may not correspond to the actual ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0159-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0159-2022) was formally reported on October 27, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 1, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Limacorporate S.p.A is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Daniele Del Friuli, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 151 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential that the length of bone screws identified on labeling may not correspond to the actual length of the screw included. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, MO, KS, CO, TX, KS, IL, PA, NY, NC, MI, MA, OK and the countries of Austria, Croatia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Portugal,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
151 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
REF 8420.15.020, Bone Screw/Vite - Ti6AI4V, Self Tapping/Autofilettante, Dia=6.5mm, h=25mm, STERILE R, 2100099, UDI: (01)08033390018852
There is a potential that the length of bone screws identified on labeling may not correspond to the actual length of the screw included.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0159-2022 |
| Date reported | October 27, 2021 |
| Date initiated | October 1, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Limacorporate S.p.A |
| Firm location | San Daniele Del Friuli, N/A |
| Affected scope | 151 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, MO, KS, CO, TX, KS, IL, PA, NY, NC, MI, MA, OK and the countries of Austria, Croatia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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