PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Medicrea Pass LP, REF B02217545, Non Sterile, Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI, VIS PEDICULAIRE POLYAXIALE 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW 7.5MM x 45 MM, POLYAXIAL PEDIKELSCHRAUBE 7.5MM X 45MM, TORNILLO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM VITE POLIASSIALE PEDUNCOLARE 7.5MM x 45MM, PARAFUSO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, WIELOOSIOWA SRUBA TRANSPEDIKULARNA 7.5MM x 45MM, (01)03613720177906(10)19A0630(17)290103,

Reported: January 8, 2020 Initiated: June 27, 2019 #Z-0753-2020

Product Description

Medicrea Pass LP, REF B02217545, Non Sterile, Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI, VIS PEDICULAIRE POLYAXIALE 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW 7.5MM x 45 MM, POLYAXIAL PEDIKELSCHRAUBE 7.5MM X 45MM, TORNILLO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM VITE POLIASSIALE PEDUNCOLARE 7.5MM x 45MM, PARAFUSO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, WIELOOSIOWA SRUBA TRANSPEDIKULARNA 7.5MM x 45MM, (01)03613720177906(10)19A0630(17)290103, RX only

Reason for Recall

It has been determined that some Pedicle system screw identified as 45mm long have an actual length of 50mm. Pedicle screws with a diameter of 7.5 mm or more are reserved for the sacrum area. As a result, a screw that is too long could come into contact with the nerves and cause postoperative pain.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medicrea International
Units Affected
210 Pedicle Screws
Distribution
US: NY, CO, OH, AZ, FL, TX, PA OUS: France, Belgium, South Africa, China, Spain, Portugal
Location
Rillieux La Pape, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medicrea Pass LP, REF B02217545, Non Sterile, Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI, VIS PEDICULAIRE POLYAXIALE 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW 7.5MM x 45 MM, POLYAXIAL PEDIKELSCHRAUBE 7.5MM X 45MM, TORNILLO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM VITE POLIASSIALE PEDUNCOLARE 7.5MM x 45MM, PARAFUSO PEDICULAR POLIAXIAL 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, POLYAXIALE PEDICULAIRE SCHROEF 7.5MM x 45MM, WIELOOSIOWA SRUBA TRANSPEDIKULARNA 7.5MM x 45MM, (01)03613720177906(10)19A0630(17)290103, RX only. Recalled by Medicrea International. Units affected: 210 Pedicle Screws.
Why was this product recalled?
It has been determined that some Pedicle system screw identified as 45mm long have an actual length of 50mm. Pedicle screws with a diameter of 7.5 mm or more are reserved for the sacrum area. As a result, a screw that is too long could come into contact with the nerves and cause postoperative pain.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 8, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0753-2020.