FDA recall record

Zimmer Spine Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System recall — FDA Z-1019-2016

Zimmer Biomet Spine is initiating a Medical Device Correction regarding the Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System by providing additional guidance in the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1019-2016official record ID
Mar 9, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1019-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Spine, Inc.
Report dateMar 9, 2016
Recall initiation dateFeb 3, 2016
Quantity15,753
LocationMinneapolis, MN, United States

Official product description

Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System. Intended to promote fusion of the Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic spine (Occiput-T3).

Why the product was recalled

Zimmer Biomet Spine is initiating a Medical Device Correction regarding the Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System by providing additional guidance in the Virage OCT Surgical Technique Manual.

Distribution information

Distributed US (nationwide) and in the countries of Australia and Germany.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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