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Synthes Spine T-PAL Spacer System. Transforaminal… recallZ-0161-2012 · Synthes USA (HQ), Inc. · initiated Sep 23, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in November 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Synthes USA (HQ), Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

LABELING CORRECTION for Medical Device - previous labeling and promotional materials associated with the T-PAL Spacer system reference the use of T-PAL spacer with allograft material. T-PAL Spacer is currently indicated for use with autograft material. All accounts with record of receiving T-PAL Implant will receive notification of the labeling correction and a copy of the updated brochure. All

FDA root cause category: Error in labeling

What the company is doing

SYNTHES sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE LABELING CORRECTION letter dated September 23, 2011, to all affected customers. The labeling has been revised. Updated information packets have been sent to all accounts which included the final labeling and communications to accounts and sales force. Customers were instructed to review the updated supplemental labeling provided in the package Customers were instructed to attach the supplementary technique page to an T-PAL Spacer Brochure that may be in their facility. They can access an electronic version of the Brochure by accesssng Product Literature at the following link: http://us.synthes.com. The new version can be identified by code J10120 located at the bottom right corner of the back cover. To confirm receipt and understanding of the information, customers were requested to complete the Verification Section of the letter and return it to Synthes by either of the following methods: Mail provided postage paid envelope Fax 610-251-9005 Scan/e-mail to [email protected] For any questions call 1-800-420-7025 x5403 or contact their Synthes Spine Sales Consultant.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0161-2012
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Sep 23, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Nov 4, 2011
Recalling firm
Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.
Quantity
N/A - Labeling Correction
Product code
MAX
FDA submissions
K100089
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, HI, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. and Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C; Internationally to Canada and Japan

Product description

Synthes Spine T-PAL Spacer System. Transforaminal posterior atraumatic lumbar spacer system. Transforaminal posterior atraumatic lumbar spacer system. Synthes T-PAL 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 T-PAL Spacer should be packed with autogeneous 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 of non-operative treatment.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part number 01.812.001 - T-PAL Instrument and Implant Set

Other devices under the same FDA submission

9 devices cleared under K100089 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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