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Medical device recalls 2017

uNion Cervical Plate System Product Usage: The uNion Cervical Plate… — Class II medical device recall Z-1878-2017

Terminated recall by Ulrich Medical USA Inc, reported 2017-05-03, distributed nationwide. Surgical technique was revised to prevent static plate screws blocking mechanisms from disassociating.

Recall numberZ-1878-2017
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmUlrich Medical USA Inc, Chesterfield, MO, United States
Recall initiated2017-03-07
Classified2017-04-25
Reported by FDA2017-05-03
Terminated2017-11-30
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity4,854 plates

Product

uNion Cervical Plate System Product Usage: The uNion Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior fixation of the cervical spine (C2 to Ti). The system is to be used to provide stabilization of the anterior cervical spine as an adjunct to fusion for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with the degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fractures or dislocations), tumors, spinal stenosis, deformity (i.e., kyphosis, lordosis or scoliosis), pseudarthrosis or failed previous fusion.

Reason for recall

Surgical technique was revised to prevent static plate screws blocking mechanisms from disassociating.

Machine access

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