FDA Devices recall · Reported June 10, 2020
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X50MM, Item Number 810M7550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature patients and for adolescence patients.
There are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closure top backed out of the screw post-operatively.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X50MM, Item Number 810M755… - a moderate-severity action.
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X50MM, Item Number 810M755… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in June 10, 2020. Reason: There are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2226-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closu….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 10, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2226-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X50MM, Item Number 810M7550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature patients and for adolescence patients.
Reason for recall
There are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closure top backed out of the screw post-operatively.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2226-2020 |
| Date reported | June 10, 2020 |
| Date initiated | May 5, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 3235 total |
| Distribution | US nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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