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IMPIX DLIF recallZ-2455-2023 · Medicrea International · initiated Jul 12, 2023

Open, Classified

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 Medicrea International 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for a product packaging non-conformity issue which presents as a pinhole in either the inner or outer pouch.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Beginning 12 July 2023, In the U.S. Medtronic disseminated an URGENT: MEDICAL PRODUCT RECALL to its consignees via UPS 2-Day delivery. The notice explained the problem, risk, and requested the following: Medtronic requests that you immediately take the following actions: Identify and quarantine any unused impacted product(s). Return all unused and non-expired product(s) in your inventory to Medtronic following the instructions in the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form. Your Medtronic Sales Representative can assist in returning any affected consignment and loaner inventory, if applicable. Complete the Customer Confirmation Form enclosed with this letter (even if you have no product to return), acknowledging that you have received this information. This notice should be distributed to all others in your organization who should be aware, or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. Please maintain a copy of this notice in your records.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2455-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jul 12, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Aug 24, 2023
Recalling firm
Medicrea International
Quantity
24 units
Product code
MAX
FDA submissions
K100544
Distribution
US nationwide

Product description

IMPIX DLIF, REF numbers: a) B16123509, b) B16123511, c) B16124009, d) B16124013, e) B16124509, f) B16124511, g) B16124513, h) B16164009, i) B16164013, j) B16165009, k) B16165013; intervertebral fusion device - lumbar

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

a) B16123509, GTIN 03613720196341, Lot Numbers: 20B0490; b) B16123511, GTIN 03613720196358, Lot Numbers: 19G0068; c) B16124009, GTIN 03613720196396, Lot Numbers: 19K0269; d) B16124013, GTIN 03613720196419, Lot Numbers: 19F0715; e) B16124509, GTIN 03613720196440, Lot Numbers: 19F0713; f) B16124511, GTIN 03613720196457, Lot Numbers: 19F0716; g) B16124513, GTIN 03613720196464, Lot Numbers: 19K0270; h) B16164009, GTIN 03613720196495, Lot Numbers: 18F1034; i) B16164013, GTIN 03613720196518, Lot Numbers: 18G0178; j) B16165009, GTIN 03613720196594, Lot Numbers: 18C0626; k) B16165013, GTIN 03613720196617, Lot Numbers: 18C0629;

Devices named in this recall

4 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92738).

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