FDA recall record

X Spine Systems Fortex" Pedicle Screw System Continuous Radius Rod 5.5 - 50mm, X-Spine recall — FDA Z-1823-2015

The Continuous Radius Rod should measure 50mm in length but actually measures 45mm in length.

Class IIclassification
Z-1823-2015official record ID
Jul 1, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1823-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmX Spine Systems Inc.
Report dateJul 1, 2015
Recall initiation dateApr 7, 2015
Quantity75 units
LocationMiamisburg, OH, United States

Official product description

Fortex" Pedicle Screw System Continuous Radius Rod 5.5 - 50mm, X-Spine Systems, Inc., 452 Alexandersville Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-847-8400

Why the product was recalled

The Continuous Radius Rod should measure 50mm in length but actually measures 45mm in length.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : FL, ID, IL, KS, LA, MI, MO, NJ, OH, PA and TX., and to the countries of Austria, Germany and Italy.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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