Spinal Solutions Recalls 60 mm Rods Due to Missing Surgical Instructions
Spinal Solutions is recalling 72 units of 60 mm Rods because directions for use and surgical techniques were not provided to every physician.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses. The hazard is a documentation failure (missing instructions) rather than a direct physical defect or contamination, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Spinal Solutions, LLC is recalling 72 units of 60 mm Rods (Item #BG1660). The recall was initiated because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the states of Mississippi, Texas, Nevada, California, Maryland, and Wisconsin. Spinal Solutions distributes spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment and has decided to provide directions for use and surgical techniques electronically on the company's website.
Physicians and facilities that received these loaner bins or consignment items should stop using the affected rods and contact Spinal Solutions for further instructions regarding the electronic availability of the required documentation.
The recalled product
- Product
- 60 mm Rod, Item #BG1660 Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment. The company has decided to provide directions for use and surgical techniques electronically on the companys website. The company has cr
- Manufacturer
- Spinal Solutions, LLC
- Category
- Medical Device — Spinal Fixation
- Affected units
- 72
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)
- Item #BG1660
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Spinal Solutions, LLC 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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