Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 10, 2024
Cranial Caudal Blades manufactured incorrectly could result in fracture and/or damage to the bone structure
Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation recalled Brand Name: Fathom Pedicle-Based Retractor Product Name: C/C Blade, 50-80mm Model/Catal… - a moderate-severity action.
Brand Name: Fathom Pedicle-Based Retractor Product Name: C/C Blade, 50-80mm Model/Catal… was recalled by Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation in July 10, 2024. Reason: Cranial Caudal Blades manufactured incorrectly could result in fracture and/or damage to the bone structure. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2235-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Cranial Caudal Blades manufactured incorrectly could result in fracture and/or damage to the bone structure.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2235-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2235-2024) was formally reported on July 10, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 17, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Carlsbad, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 31 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Cranial Caudal Blades manufactured incorrectly could result in fracture and/or damage to the bone structure Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: United States Nationwide distribution in the states of Nevada, Texas, Michigan, Rhode Island, California, Oregon, Oklahoma, New York, Minnesota.. 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
31 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Brand Name: Fathom Pedicle-Based Retractor Product Name: C/C Blade, 50-80mm Model/Catalog Number: MR2102050 Product Description: Cranial Caudal Blade Component: Yes, a component of a retractor blade
Cranial Caudal Blades manufactured incorrectly could result in fracture and/or damage to the bone structure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2235-2024 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2024 |
| Date initiated | May 17, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation |
| Firm location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Affected scope | 31 units |
| Distribution | United States Nationwide distribution in the states of Nevada, Texas, Michigan, Rhode Island, California, Oregon, Oklahoma, New York, Minnesota. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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