Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1225-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.) |
| Report date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Location | Marquette, MI, United States |
Official product description
CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 3Level, 57mm Material Number: 66-357 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-C7) for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (DDD) defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities or curvatures (i.e. scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, pseudathrosis, and failed previous fusion).
Why the product was recalled
Locking mechanism has been observed to disassociate either intraoperatively or postoperatively resulting in replacement/revision
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution.
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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
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