The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1764-2021·Announced 2021-06-09

Zavation Spinal Balloon Kit Recall Due to Inadequate Sterilization

Zavation is recalling 79 units of the ZVplasty 10G, 15mm Single Balloon Kit due to inadequate sterilization. Affected devices may pose a contamination risk for patients undergoing spinal procedures.

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 an FDA Class II recall for a sterile medical device (spinal balloon kit) with confirmed sterilization failure. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are classified as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Zavation is recalling 79 units of the ZVplasty 10G, 15mm Single Balloon Kit (REF VCF-SBK) nationwide. The product is designed for use in orthopedic and spinal procedures.

The products were distributed as sterile medical devices but may not have been adequately sterilized. This sterilization failure poses a contamination risk for patients undergoing the procedures for which the device is intended.

The affected lot numbers are: 13877ZV, 13661ZV, 13388ZV, 12897ZV, 12764ZV, 12542ZV, 14391ZV, 14287ZV, 13004ZV, 10951ZV, and 14016ZV. Healthcare providers and patients with these devices should contact Zavation for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
ZVplasty 10G, 15mm Single Balloon Kit, REF VCF-SBK. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.
Manufacturer
Zavation
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • contamination-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 (11)

  • Lot Numbers: 13877ZV
  • 13661ZV
  • 13388ZV
  • 12897ZV
  • 12764ZV
  • 12542ZV
  • 14391ZV
  • 14287ZV
  • 13004ZV
  • 10951ZV
  • 14016ZV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.