The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1710-2021·Announced 2021-06-09

FDA Recalls ZVplasty Cement Delivery Cannula Over Sterilization Failure

Zavation recalled ZVplasty Bipedicular Cement Delivery Cannulas (Lot 19123174) because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. These cannulas are used in spinal procedures; inadequate sterilization poses an infection risk.

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: FDA Class II medical device recall due to sterilization failure. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, inadequate sterilization of equipment used in spinal procedures presents a direct risk of infection and serious harm to patients.

Plain-English summary

The product is the ZVplasty Bipedicular Cement Delivery Cannula, 11 Gauge, used in orthopedic and spinal procedures to deliver cement. The manufacturer, Zavation, distributed Lot 19123174 nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because products labeled and distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. This means medical professionals performing spinal procedures may have unknowingly used non-sterile equipment.

Consumers who have received spinal procedures using this product should monitor for signs of infection and consult their healthcare provider if they experience any complications. Patients should contact their healthcare provider if they have questions about whether this product was used in their procedure. Healthcare facilities that have this product should discontinue use and contact Zavation for instructions on returns or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ZVplasty Bipedicular Cement Delivery Cannula, 11 Gauge, REF VCF-DCDK-11. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.
Manufacturer
Zavation
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • infection-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: 19123174

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.