Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 27, 2024
Due to potential issues with design, manufacturing and documentation issues related to the validation of the affected products/devices.
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. recalled Precice Max REF: PM10.0-80B265 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x … - a moderate-severity action.
Precice Max REF: PM10.0-80B265 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x … was recalled by NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. in November 27, 2024. Reason: Due to potential issues with design, manufacturing and documentation issues related to the validation of the …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0500-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to potential issues with design, manufacturing and documentation issues related to the validation of the ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0500-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0500-2025) was formally reported on November 27, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 30, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Aliso Viejo, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 164 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to potential issues with design, manufacturing and documentation issues related to the validation of the affected products/devices. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S distribution to states of: FL and NV.. 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
164 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Precice Max REF: PM10.0-80B265 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x 265mm PM10.0-80B280 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x 280mm PM10.0-80B305 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x 305mm PM10.0-80B335 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x 335mm PM10.0-80B365 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 10.0mm x 365mm PM10.0-80TJ265 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Tibia 10¿ Bend 3 Hole 10.0mm x 265mm PM10.0-80TJ280 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Tibia 10¿ Bend 3 Hole 10.0mm x 280mm PM10.0-80TJ305 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Tibia 10¿ Bend 3 Hole 10.0mm x 305mm PM11.5-80B265 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 11.5mm x 265mm PM11.5-80B280 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 11.5mm x 280mm PM11.5-80B305 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 11.5mm x 305mm PM11.5-80B335 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 11.5mm x 335mm PM11.5-80B365 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 11.5mm x 365mm PM11.5-80TJ265 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Tibia 10¿ Bend 3 Hole 11.5mm x 265mm PM11.5-80TJ280 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Tibia 10¿ Bend 3 Hole 11.5mm x 280mm PM11.5-80TJ305 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Tibia 10¿ Bend 3 Hole 11.5mm x 305mm PM13.0-80B280 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 13.0mm x 280mm PM13.0-80B305 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 13.0mm x 305mm PM13.0-80B365 PRECICE MAX Antegrade Femur Piriformis Straight 13.0mm x 365mm The Precice Max Nail is intended to stabilize fractures, nonunions, and malunions of the femur, tibia, and humerus. In addition, the Precice Nail is intended to provide magnetically controlled lengthening of long bones and/or transporting of bone segments in the femur, tibia, and humerus.
Due to potential issues with design, manufacturing and documentation issues related to the validation of the affected products/devices.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0500-2025 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2024 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Aliso Viejo, CA |
| Affected scope | 164 devices |
| Distribution | U.S distribution to states of: FL and NV. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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