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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-180 Spinal Implant Component.

Reported: January 30, 2013 Initiated: November 7, 2012 #Z-0712-2013

Product Description

DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-180 Spinal Implant Component.

Reason for Recall

Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Units Affected
6 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, MD,MI, MO,NC, TN, TX and the country of Australia.
Location
Raynham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DePuy Spine VIPER POLY SCREW 5.5 10 X 80MM Tl Product Code: 1867-15-180 Spinal Implant Component.. Recalled by DePuy Spine, Inc.. Units affected: 6 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Polyaxial screws 8x 80 and larger may disassociate when inserting in the Ilium., VIPER large diameter long screws in high-torque circumstances, the screw shank has the potential to separate from the polyaxial head
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0712-2013.