Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 21, 2013
Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be either delaminating or running off from the substrate after repeated …
SpineFrontier, Inc. recalled Case Lid and Base (Inspan, Invue, SLIFT) Caddy Lid (Inspan, Arena-C); Inspan Lid: 12-6003… - a moderate-severity action.
Case Lid and Base (Inspan, Invue, SLIFT) Caddy Lid (Inspan, Arena-C); Inspan Lid: 12-6003… was recalled by SpineFrontier, Inc. in August 21, 2013. Reason: Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1958-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
SpineFrontier, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1958-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1958-2013) was formally reported on August 21, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 22, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. SpineFrontier, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Beverly, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 258 units (30 in distribution at the time of the recall).
The documented reason for this recall is: Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be either delaminating or running off from the substrate after repeated washing and sterilization cycles. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of FL, OH, MA, and TX, and the countries of Mexico, and Dominican Republic.. 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
258 units (30 in distribution at the time of the recall)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Case Lid and Base (Inspan, Invue, SLIFT) Caddy Lid (Inspan, Arena-C); Inspan Lid: 12-60039A, 11-60042B, 11-60043B, 11-60045B, 11-60046C, 11-60045A, 11-60046A, 11-60053A; Invue Lid: SI70095A; S-Lift Lid: SI50070A; S-Lift Base: SI50067A; Arena-C Lid: 11-72013D, 11-72014D; Generics Lid: 12-99005A. System cases are designed to hold and secure all instrumentation to be used with a surgical system.
Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be either delaminating or running off from the substrate after repeated washing and sterilization cycles.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1958-2013 |
| Date reported | August 21, 2013 |
| Date initiated | April 22, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | SpineFrontier, Inc. |
| Firm location | Beverly, MA |
| Affected scope | 258 units (30 in distribution at the time of the recall) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of FL, OH, MA, and TX, and the countries of Mexico, and Dominican Republic. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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