Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 24, 2018
Product labeling for TRYPTIK 2-C-PLATE Self Tapping screw, REF TRY-PS 40, Lot 3-5934 contains the sketch/drawing of a self-drilling screw.
Spineart Sa recalled TRYPTIK(R) 2 C-PLATE SELF-TAPPING POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.0 MM, LENGTH 12 MM, REF TRY-PS-40 12-… - a moderate-severity action.
TRYPTIK(R) 2 C-PLATE SELF-TAPPING POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.0 MM, LENGTH 12 MM, REF TRY-PS-40 12-… was recalled by Spineart Sa in January 24, 2018. Reason: Product labeling for TRYPTIK 2-C-PLATE Self Tapping screw, REF TRY-PS 40, Lot 3-5934 contains the sketch/draw…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0336-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Spineart Sa issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Product labeling for TRYPTIK 2-C-PLATE Self Tapping screw, REF TRY-PS 40, Lot 3-5934 contains the sketch/draw….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0336-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0336-2018) was formally reported on January 24, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 27, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Spineart Sa is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Geneva 15, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 54 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Product labeling for TRYPTIK 2-C-PLATE Self Tapping screw, REF TRY-PS 40, Lot 3-5934 contains the sketch/drawing of a self-drilling screw. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution to the state of : CA. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
54 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
TRYPTIK(R) 2 C-PLATE SELF-TAPPING POLYAXIAL SCREW 4.0 MM, LENGTH 12 MM, REF TRY-PS-40 12-S, Qty 2 TRYPTIK(R) 2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended to be used for temporary stabilization of the cervical spine (C2-C7) during the development of solid spinal fusion in patients with instability caused by the following degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumor, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, deformity (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusions.
Product labeling for TRYPTIK 2-C-PLATE Self Tapping screw, REF TRY-PS 40, Lot 3-5934 contains the sketch/drawing of a self-drilling screw.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0336-2018 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2018 |
| Date initiated | November 27, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Spineart Sa |
| Firm location | Geneva 15, N/A |
| Affected scope | 54 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to the state of : CA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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