RecallDepth

Shortened Plug Driver; Low Volume Specialty Device; Qty:1; Rx Only; Non Sterile; Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ 07054 The Polaris Spinal Systems is a non-cervical spinal fixation device intended for immobilization and stabilization as an adjunct to fusion as a pedical screw fixation system, a posterior hook and sacral/iliac screw fixation system, or as an anterior or anterolateral fixation system. Pedicle screw fixation is limited to skeletal mature patients for use with autograft and/or allograft. The device is indicated for all the following indications:degenerative disc disease (defined as discogeneic back pain with degeneration of the disk confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, and or lordosis) tumor, stenosis, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion

This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 27, 2013).

Company
Ebi, Llc
Recall Initiated
September 24, 2013
Posted
November 27, 2013
Terminated
May 15, 2015
Recall Number
Z-0411-2014
Quantity
2 units
Firm Location
Parsippany, NJ
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Biomet received a complaint on 5/20/2013 reporting that the tip of the instrument sheared off during a removal case.

Distribution

US Distribution to CA

Lot / Code Info

Device listing # D090878 Catalog # LV00407 Lot #184090

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters/Fax Back Response Form dated September 24, 2013, via Fed Ex. The customer is asked to examine their inventory and return the recalled product following the attached instructions. The Fax Back Response Form should be completed and returned to 973-887-1347 prior to the return of the product. Any questions please call (973) 299-9300 x 2162.

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