PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

MIS Rod 2, a component of the NewPort System. Model No: 60-0545 (45mm); 60-0550 (50mm); 60-0555 (55mm); 60-0560 (60mm); 60-0575 (75mm); 60-0580 (80mm). The NewPort MIS Rod 2 is a 5.5 diameter titanium spinal rod used to immobilize adjacent NewPort pedicle screws

Reported: July 9, 2014 Initiated: June 9, 2014 #Z-1961-2014

Product Description

MIS Rod 2, a component of the NewPort System. Model No: 60-0545 (45mm); 60-0550 (50mm); 60-0555 (55mm); 60-0560 (60mm); 60-0575 (75mm); 60-0580 (80mm). The NewPort MIS Rod 2 is a 5.5 diameter titanium spinal rod used to immobilize adjacent NewPort pedicle screws

Reason for Recall

Integra Lifesciences is recalling NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 because it may be up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. This could potentially result in the lordosis of the rod not aligning with the handle when the inserter is used in accordance with the current NewPort MIS System Surgical Technique.

Details

Units Affected
94 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution. US including states of CA, FL, IL, MD, MO, TN, TX, and countries of Australia, Czech Republic and Spain.
Location
Plainsboro, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MIS Rod 2, a component of the NewPort System. Model No: 60-0545 (45mm); 60-0550 (50mm); 60-0555 (55mm); 60-0560 (60mm); 60-0575 (75mm); 60-0580 (80mm). The NewPort MIS Rod 2 is a 5.5 diameter titanium spinal rod used to immobilize adjacent NewPort pedicle screws. Recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp.. Units affected: 94 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Integra Lifesciences is recalling NewPort System MIS Rod, 2 because it may be up to 30 degrees offset from specification requirements causing misalignment with the inserter. This could potentially result in the lordosis of the rod not aligning with the handle when the inserter is used in accordance with the current NewPort MIS System Surgical Technique.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 9, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1961-2014.