InterFuse Tail Traction Tool — Class II medical device recall Z-1151-2017
Terminated recall by Vertebral Technologies, Inc., reported 2017-02-15, distributed in FL, IL, IN, MD, MN, MT, NY, OH…. Fit issues have been identified with the Tail Traction Tool (PN 9116) when used with the Interfuse T tailed im
| Recall number | Z-1151-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Vertebral Technologies, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-01-13 |
| Classified | 2017-02-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-02-15 |
| Terminated | 2017-10-05 |
| Distributed | FL, IL, IN, MD, MN, MT, NY, OH, TN, TX, WI |
| Countries outside the US | BE, BR, CA, CH, DE, ES, IE, IT, NL, PT, SE, TW |
| Quantity | 63 units |
| Lot numbers | 110512-02, 110718-01, 110831-02, 120214-01, 120403-018, 120420-07, 120711-02, 120911-06 |
| Model numbers | 9116 |
Product
InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be used to assist with module locking of the InterFuse S or InterFuse T implant system. The system has a modular design to allow the device to be assembled within the disc space to minimize the surgical window, while providing a footprint that approximates the excised nucleus.
Reason for recall
Fit issues have been identified with the Tail Traction Tool (PN 9116) when used with the Interfuse T tailed implant. The InterFuse T Tail may not fit into the Thru Hole in the instrument.
Machine access
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