FDA recall record

Vertebral Technologies InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116 recall — FDA Z-1151-2017

Fit issues have been identified with the Tail Traction Tool (PN 9116) when used with the Interfuse T tailed implant. The InterFuse T Tail may not fit into…

Class IIclassification
Z-1151-2017official record ID
Feb 15, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1151-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmVertebral Technologies, Inc.
Report dateFeb 15, 2017
Recall initiation dateJan 13, 2017
Quantity63 pieces
LocationMinneapolis, MN, United States

Official product description

InterFuse Tail Traction Tool, Part Number 9116. The InterFuse Tail Traction Tool is an optional Class I non-sterile reusable instrument that can be used to assist with module locking of the InterFuse S or InterFuse T implant system. The system has a modular design to allow the device to be assembled within the disc space to minimize the surgical window, while providing a footprint that approximates the excised nucleus.

Why the product was recalled

Fit issues have been identified with the Tail Traction Tool (PN 9116) when used with the Interfuse T tailed implant. The InterFuse T Tail may not fit into the Thru Hole in the instrument.

Distribution information

US: IL, WI, OH, NY, MT, FL, MD, IN, TN, TX, MN. OUS: Italy, Taiwan Spain, Belgium, Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, Brazil. Germany, Ireland,

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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