The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1691-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Altius M-INI OCT Spinal Fixation System

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 141 units of the Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System because the driver cannot mate with the screw head tulip.

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: The recall involves a high-risk medical device (spinal fixation system) where a mechanical defect could lead to injury, but the source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' criterion.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc. is recalling 141 units of the Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System, Model Number 1200-9216. The recall is due to a defect where the driver is unable to mate with the screw head tulip.

The affected products are indicated for promoting fusion of the cervical spine and occipitocervico-thoracic junction. The distribution pattern includes the United States (nationwide) and the Netherlands. The source text does not report any specific illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this recall.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Biomet for instructions on how to manage the affected devices. The source text does not provide specific consumer action steps beyond the standard recall notification.

The recalled product

Product
Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System, Model Number 1200-9216 The AltiusTM OCT and AltiusTM M-INITM OCT Systems when intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and occipitocervico-thoracic junction (Occiput-T3), these systems are indicated for: DDD (neck pain o
Affected units
141

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 (14)

  • 505951
  • M16562R01
  • 510710
  • 510981
  • 514814
  • 533566
  • 536398
  • 543663
  • 546565
  • 546566
  • 549528
  • 565465
  • 565464
  • 567525

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc

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