The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0358-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

NuVasive Recalls 6.5mm Cannulated Screw Shanks Due to Disengagement Risk

NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 45mm 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 and involves a structural defect in a medical device that can lead to significant injury.

Plain-English summary

NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 45mm Cannulated Screw Shanks. The recall includes batches JK2071, JK2169, and JK2167, as well as subsequent codes KWP, KWQ, MNH, and MNI.

The recall is being conducted because the tulip portion of the screw assembly can disengage from the shank after implantation. The affected devices were distributed nationwide, including in Oregon, Missouri, Florida, Wisconsin, California, and North Carolina.

This is a Class II recall. Healthcare providers should contact NuVasive Inc for instructions on how to handle the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
6.5mm x 45mm 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: JK2071
  • JK2169
  • JK2167.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 6 states specifically:

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.

See all 31 products in this recall →