Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1958-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | SpineFrontier, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Quantity | 258 units (30 in distribution at the time of the recall) |
| Location | Beverly, MA, United States |
Official product description
Case Lid and Base (Inspan, Invue, SLIFT) Caddy Lid (Inspan, Arena-C); Inspan Lid: 12-60039A, 11-60042B, 11-60043B, 11-60045B, 11-60046C, 11-60045A, 11-60046A, 11-60053A; Invue Lid: SI70095A; S-Lift Lid: SI50070A; S-Lift Base: SI50067A; Arena-C Lid: 11-72013D, 11-72014D; Generics Lid: 12-99005A. System cases are designed to hold and secure all instrumentation to be used with a surgical system.
Why the product was recalled
Non-toxic inks, used on the silk screen graphics of the case bases and lids, and caddy lids, were found to be either delaminating or running off from the substrate after repeated washing and sterilization cycles.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of FL, OH, MA, and TX, and the countries of Mexico, and Dominican Republic.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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