Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1821-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Clariance-SAS |
| Report date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Quantity | 511 |
| Location | Beaurains, N/A, France |
Official product description
Brand Name: Elegance Anterior Cervical Plate Product Name: ELEGANCE 1 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 2 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 3 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE, ELEGANCE 4 LEVEL CERVICAL PLATE Model/Catalog Number: See Excel sheet attached named "FDA 5072 Product Information" Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The EleganceAnterior Cervical plate is designed for use as a cervical plate system. It has a shape which restores the intervertebral height and lordosis. The Elegance Anterior Cervical plate consists in a variety of shapes and sizes of cervical plates with rounded corners, featuring bone screw s holes, locking systems and bone screws. The plates go from one (1) to five (5) levels, and the screws are selfdrilling or self- tapping, and fixed or variable. The fixation is provided by the bone screws inserted into the vertebral body by means of an anterior approach. The Eleganceplates, as well as the bone screws, are made of compliant ASTM F136 Titanium alloy. It is essential to insert the implants with the instrumentation specifically designed for this purpose. For more description of the instrumentation, read the technical documentation associated to the Elegance Anterior Cervical plate. Detailed information concerning the surgical technique of the EleganceAnterior Cervical plate is available upon request, please contact CLARIANCE or its local representative.
Why the product was recalled
Due to a quality issue regarding the presence of burr on the finished cervical plate product.
Distribution information
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, IL, NY and TX.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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