NuVasive Recalls 5.5mm Cannulated Screw Shanks Due to Disengagement Risk
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving structural defects in implanted medical devices that can lead to significant injury or failure are classified as Severe.
Plain-English summary
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shanks. The affected product codes are JK2059, JK2084, and JK2148, with subsequent codes KWP, KWQ, MNH, and MNI.
The recall was initiated because the tulip portion of the screw assembly can disengage from the shank after implantation. This defect poses a risk to patients who have received these specific medical devices.
The products were distributed nationwide, including in Oregon, Missouri, Florida, Wisconsin, California, and North Carolina. Healthcare providers and patients should contact NuVasive Inc for further instructions regarding the recall and potential replacement or removal of the affected devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- 5.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI
- Manufacturer
- NuVasive Inc
- Affected units
- 240
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 (3)
- Batch: JK2059
- JK2084
- JK2148
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 31 recalled by NuVasive Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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