The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1713-2021·Announced 2021-06-09

Zavation surgical bone access kit recalled due to inadequate sterilization

Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kits because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Patients who received these devices should contact their healthcare provider.

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: This is a Class II medical device recall involving inadequate sterilization, creating a risk of harm. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Zavation is recalling the ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kit with Drill (11 Gauge, REF VCF-DDBAK-11), which is used in orthopedic and spinal procedures. The recall affects 15 units distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recalled product was distributed as sterile but may not have been adequately sterilized. This creates a potential risk for patients who received these devices.

Patients who underwent spinal or orthopedic procedures using this product should contact their healthcare provider. Healthcare facilities that received the affected product lots (19123262, 20071774) should discontinue use and identify any patients who may have received these devices.

The recalled product

Product
ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kit with Drill, 11 Gauge, REF VCF-DDBAK-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 (2)

  • Lot: 19123262
  • 20071774

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.