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Medical device recalls 2016

Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar — Class II medical device recall Z-1392-2016

Terminated recall by Synthes (USA) Products LLC, reported 2016-04-20, distributed in ND, OH. The label on the outer packaging does not match the product inside and intended use of the device.

Recall numberZ-1392-2016
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmSynthes (USA) Products LLC, West Chester, PA, United States
Recall initiated2016-02-18
Classified2016-04-14
Reported by FDA2016-04-20
Terminated2016-11-08
DistributedND, OH
Quantity6 units
Reason classeslabeling
Lot numbers9984134
Model numbers08.803.051

Product

Oblique Posterior Atraumatic Lumbar (OPAL) System, Polymeric spinal fusion cage, non-sterile, OPAL Spacer 10 mm x 24 mm, 11 mm Height - Revolve Product Usage - The OPAL Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 whose condition requires the use of interbody fusion combined with supplemental fixation. The interior of the OPAL Spacer should be packed with autogenous bone graft (i.e. autograft). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months or non-operative treatment. The OPAL Spacer is intended to be used with Synthes supplemental fixation, e.g. TSLP, ATB, Antegra, Pangea, USS Including ClickX) and small stature USS.

Reason for recall

The label on the outer packaging does not match the product inside and intended use of the device.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.