S-LIFT Extension Shims Extension shims are manufactured from grade 5… — Class II medical device recall Z-0274-2014
Terminated recall by SpineFrontier, Inc., reported 2013-11-20, distributed nationwide. Fit variation among all lots of S-LIFT extension shims with corresponding retractor blades. The firm's investi
| Recall number | Z-0274-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | SpineFrontier, Inc., Beverly, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-08-28 |
| Classified | 2013-11-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-11-20 |
| Terminated | 2018-09-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 67 |
| Lot numbers | 11-50109, 11-50110, 11-50110-1, 43089, 43089R, 43092R, 46415, 46415-1, 46416, 46416-1, 50109-1, CT12H013 |
Product
S-LIFT Extension Shims Extension shims are manufactured from grade 5 titanium and are curved, rectangular slabs which have four protrusions used for ratcheting. They come in straight and pointed varieties, either with or without a tab containing an additional bend. Extension shims are designed to slide down retractor blades, and are optional retractor components utilized during lumbar interbody fusion procedures. They are intended to manipulate tissue and prevent tissue from interfering inside the surgical field.
Reason for recall
Fit variation among all lots of S-LIFT extension shims with corresponding retractor blades. The firm's investigation revealed that extension shims may not fit down all retractor blades.
Machine access
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