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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures

Reported: January 20, 2016 Initiated: November 10, 2015 #Z-0622-2016

Product Description

UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.

Reason for Recall

Response Spine UniAxial Pedicle & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screws may have been manufactured incorrectly, thus preventing the driver from fully engaging into the hexagonal drive feature of the screw.

Details

Recalling Firm
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Units Affected
102
Distribution
US Distribution to states of: AL, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, KY, LA, MI, MO, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TN, and TX.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.. Recalled by OrthoPediatrics Corp. Units affected: 102.
Why was this product recalled?
Response Spine UniAxial Pedicle & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screws may have been manufactured incorrectly, thus preventing the driver from fully engaging into the hexagonal drive feature of the screw.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0622-2016.