X Spine Systems Inc Recalls
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Calix P PEEK Lumbar System, PLIF Rasp
The trials and rasps used to prepare the surgical site for placement of the implant may become detached from the inserter assembly part and become lodged in the intervertebral space.
Consignees will be notified via email and courier and will be instructed to return the affected product. Upon receipt of the recalled trays, the trials and rasps will be removed from the tray and quarantined for evenutal destruction.
Xpress System Pedicle Screw Assembly, 5.5 x 55mm. An internal fixation device for spinal surgery consisting of rods, pedicle screw assemblies (screw, cap, yoke) and cross bar connector assemblies.
One lot of instruments have etched on the Yoke of the Pedicle Screw a laser marking size of 7.5 x 55mm instead of 5.5 x 55mm as described on the product label.
The firm, X-spine Systems, Inc., sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated March 19, 2015 to their customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to notify affected hospital and surgeon of the recall immediately; complete the attached Medical Device Recall Return Response Form and return it with any affected product in inventory to X-Spine Systems immediately via mail: 725 Alexandersville Road, Miamisburg OH 45342-RMA #5288; and No action should be taken with product that has been implanted. Please contact customer service at 800.903.0640 or email orders@x-spine.com with any questions.
Fortex" Pedicle Screw System Continuous Radius Rod 5.5 - 50mm, X-Spine Systems, Inc., 452 Alexandersville Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-847-8400
The Continuous Radius Rod should measure 50mm in length but actually measures 45mm in length.
X-Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be taken: 1. The affected hospital and surgeon should be notified of this recall immediately. 2. Complete the attached Medical Device Recall Return Response Form and return it with any affected product in inventory to X-Spine Systems immediately. a. Reference RMA # 5410 b. Use enclosed shipping label 3. No action should be taken with product that has been implanted. Please feel free to contact me at 800.903.0640 ext. 137.
Serrated Soft Tissue Shields. Orthopedic surgical instruments, part of the Silex Sacroiliac Fusion System. The soft tissue shields are surgical instrument guides in the Silex Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System for spinal surgery.
Revision B of the tissue shields of the device was 7 mm longer than the previous design.
X-Spine systems contacted both customers via telephone and instructed to return the affected product back to X-Spine. All product has been recovered. The distributors have already returned the recalled product. No product was utilized in any surgical procedure. Immediate Action Taken: X-spine inventory was reviewed and two pieces of each size were recovered from finished inventory. The X-spine sales person returned the product. The distributor has returned the remaining product. The devices were recovered prior to use in any surgical procedure. For further questions please call (937) 847-8410
Axle Interspinous Fusion System Torque Driver Handle, Model #: X060-0323, Lot # 525941, S/Ns 001-017, Lot # 525942, S/Ns 001-050, Mfr. By: Bradshaw Medical Inc., Kenosha, WI 53144 The Axle Torque Driver Handle is used to lock the set screw into the locking plate.
The firm learned that the Torque Driver Handles were not actuating at a proper torque. It was determined that the handles were speed determinant and could output a higher torque if the handles were turned at a very slow speed.
X-spine Systems, Inc. sent an URGENT DEVICE RECALL letter dated September 12, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their stock immediately to determine if they have any affected product. If so, customers were instructed once the set screw is tightened onto the locking plate, and resistance is detected in the handle, it will take less than 2 seconds to hear the handle "click." The "click" indicates the torque limit was reached. If further resistance is felt after 2 seconds, the surgeon should release the handle from tension, and try again. If the product was distributed further, they should contact their accounts, and advise them of this recall. The firm will send replacement handles. For any questions call (937) 847-8400, ext 115.
Capless Li Pedicle Screw System, Diameters - 4.75mm, 5.5mm, 6.5mm, 7.5mm, 8.25mm, Lengths 30mm-55mm, labeled non-sterile. The Capless LI Pedicle Screw System is indicated for the treatment of sever spondylolisthesis of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft.
A defect cause was discovered following a customer complaint pertaining to a post operative dissociation of the Capless Li Screw construct. The screw assembly is made up of three parts; a cup which locks onto a 5.5mm rod, a yoke that cradles the rod during fusion, and a screw that attached to the vertebra. The screw ball on the screw was manufactured out of tolerance (undersized).
X Spine Systems Inc. issued advisory notices in March 2009 to Consignees notifying them of the problem and requesting all affected product be returned to the firm. The firm also conducted telephone calls and emails for the return of the product. For further information, contact X Spine Systems Inc. at 1-937-847-8400 extension 115.