Mercury Spinal System DIA 5 — Class III medical device recall Z-1260-2013
Terminated recall by Spinal Elements, Inc, reported 2013-05-15, distributed in OH, PA. Spinal Elements has initiated a recall for the Mercury Spinal System due to a raw material issue.
| Recall number | Z-1260-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Spinal Elements, Inc, Carlsbad, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2009-04-17 |
| Classified | 2013-05-07 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-05-15 |
| Terminated | 2013-05-07 |
| Distributed | OH, PA |
| Quantity | 68 units |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| Lot numbers | 080596 |
| Model numbers | 60101-070 |
Product
Mercury Spinal System DIA 5.5 x 70mm Straight Rod, Part Number: 60101-070. Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of the spine in skeletally mature patients.
Reason for recall
Spinal Elements has initiated a recall for the Mercury Spinal System due to a raw material issue.
Machine access
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