Biomet Spine — Class II medical device recall Z-1811-2014
Terminated recall by Ebi, Llc, reported 2014-06-25, distributed nationwide. The Cypher MIS Screw Inserter may exhibit an increased rate of instrument tip failure.
| Recall number | Z-1811-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Ebi, Llc, Parsippany, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-05-15 |
| Classified | 2014-06-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-06-25 |
| Terminated | 2017-04-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | NL |
| Lot numbers | 006731 |
| Model numbers | 14-501669 |
Product
Biomet Spine, Cypher MIS Screw Inserter, Catalog number 14-501669, instrument for Spinal Screw Fixation System.
Reason for recall
The Cypher MIS Screw Inserter may exhibit an increased rate of instrument tip failure.
Machine access
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