The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0144-2022·Announced 2021-10-27

Herniatome Surgical Device Recalled Due to Sterilization Failure

ADRIA SRL is recalling herniatome surgical devices used in lumbar spinal procedures due to improper sterilization. The contract sterilizer failed to follow required process parameters, potentially compromising device sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a high-risk surgical instrument used in invasive spinal procedures. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, failure to properly sterilize surgical instruments poses a significant risk of patient harm through infection. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score at the High level.

Plain-English summary

ADRIA SRL is recalling the Herniatome, 17G x 15cm, Lumbar Type with 20ga-30cm Introducer (Model Number 5091715, Lot AD0316/20). The sterilization process for this batch of devices did not meet required standards because the contract sterilizer failed to follow proper sterilization cycle parameters.

The herniatome is used in lumbar spinal procedures. Improper sterilization of surgical instruments used in invasive procedures poses a risk of patient infection or other complications.

The recalled devices were distributed to medical facilities in New Jersey and New York.

The recalled product

Product
Herniatome, 17G x 15cm, Lumbar Type with with 20ga-30cm Introducer, Model Number 5091715
Manufacturer
ADRIA SRL
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • contamination-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number: AD0316/20

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • NJ
  • NY