FDA recall record

Amendia Ceres Self-Drilling Variable Screw 4.0 x 12mm The Ceres screws are self-drilling recall — FDA Z-0316-2018

Incorrect direct marking and color identification for the affected lot of Ceres Self-Drilling Variable Screws. Although the laser mark and color identify…

Class IIclassification
Z-0316-2018official record ID
Jan 10, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0316-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAmendia, Inc.
Report dateJan 10, 2018
Recall initiation dateJul 7, 2017
Quantity40 screws
LocationMarietta, GA, United States

Official product description

Ceres Self-Drilling Variable Screw 4.0 x 12mm The Ceres screws are self-drilling variable screws that are intended to be used with the Ceres-C Stand-Alone Cervical System.

Why the product was recalled

Incorrect direct marking and color identification for the affected lot of Ceres Self-Drilling Variable Screws. Although the laser mark and color identify the screws as 12 mm in length, some screws in the lot measure 14 mm in length.

Distribution information

Distributed to states of: AL, FL, GA, NY, TX, and VA.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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