The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1768-2021·Announced 2021-06-09

Zavation OsteoFlex Cement Surgical System Recalled Due to Sterilization Concerns

Zavation is recalling OsteoFlex Cement and Mixing System used in spinal and orthopedic surgery due to potential sterilization failures. The 846 units distributed nationwide may not be adequately sterilized, creating a contamination 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 for sterilization failure on surgical cement used in spinal and orthopedic procedures. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where serious infection is a potential consequence of inadequate sterilization.

Plain-English summary

Zavation Medical has recalled 846 units of OsteoFlex Cement and Mixing System due to sterilization concerns. The products, which are used in orthopedic and spinal surgical procedures, were distributed nationwide but may not have been adequately sterilized.

Inadequately sterilized surgical materials pose a risk of surgical site contamination and infection. Healthcare facilities using this product should identify any units with the affected lot numbers and cease use immediately.

The recall affects units with the following lot numbers: 13844ZV, 12320ZV, 14359ZV, 14171ZV, 13887ZV, 12670ZV, 11759ZV, 11850ZV, 13750ZV, 14273ZV, 14017ZV, 13665ZV, 12766ZV, 12037ZV, 14100ZV, 11693ZV, 14472ZV, 14388ZV, 13651ZV, and 13876ZV. Healthcare providers should verify lot numbers against records and consult with their surgical teams. Patients who received procedures using this product should contact their healthcare provider if they experience signs of infection or other complications.

The recalled product

Product
OsteoFlex Cement and Mixing System, REF VCF-OSFL. 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 (20)

  • Lot Numbers: 13844ZV
  • 12320ZV
  • 14359ZV
  • 14171ZV
  • 13887ZV
  • 12670ZV
  • 11759ZV
  • 11850ZV
  • 13750ZV
  • 14273ZV
  • 14017ZV
  • 13665ZV
  • 12766ZV
  • 12037ZV
  • 14100ZV
  • 11693ZV
  • 14472ZV
  • 14388ZV
  • 13651ZV
  • 13876ZV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.