The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1916-2015·Announced 2015-07-08

RTI Surgical Recalls Mislabeled Bullet-Tip PEEK VBR Implants

RTI Surgical is recalling 18 units of three lots of Bullet-Tip PEEK VBR implants distributed in Florida and New York due to incorrect color labeling.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a minor labeling error (incorrect color code for trial size) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.) is recalling 18 units of three lots of Bullet-Tip PEEK VBR/IBF System implants. The affected products are part of the Interbody Fusion Vertebral Body Replacement System used to ensure spine stability and adequate compression of the implant.

The recall is due to a labeling error where the implants are mislabeled with a light green colored label, which is used for 16 mm trials, instead of the correct lime green label used for 13 mm trials. The specific affected lots are 200827 (Part Number 32-13-32), 202726 (Part Number 30-T-13-6), and 202582 (Part Number 30-T-1036-13-6).

The products were distributed in the United States to the states of Florida and New York. The source text does not specify the exact actions consumers or healthcare providers should take, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this labeling error.

The recalled product

Product
Bullet-Tip PEEK VBR/IBF System, 32mm(l) 13mm(H) Implant 32-13-32 UDI (01)008464680341 08(17)191218(10)200827; T-Plus PEEK VBR/IBF System, 10mm(W) x 27mm(l) x 13mm(H) Implant, 6degree lordotic 30-T-13-6 UDI (01) 00846468032920(17) 200116(10) 202726; and T-Plus PEEK VBR/IBF System,
Affected units
18

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: