The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2454-2023·Announced 2023-08-30

Intervertebral Fusion Device Recalled for Potential Packaging Defect

Medicrea International is recalling 5 units of IMPIX ALIF intervertebral fusion devices due to a potential packaging defect—a pinhole in the inner or outer pouch.

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 risk-of-harm product (sterile medical device with potential sterile barrier compromise) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for Score 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX ALIF S/A intervertebral fusion devices (reference B15241415), lumbar spinal fusion implants. The recall affects 5 units with lot numbers 18I0824 and 19L0046, distributed nationwide in the United States.

The devices are being recalled due to a potential packaging non-conformity: a pinhole in either the inner or outer pouch could compromise the device's sterile barrier.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
IMPIX ALIF S/A, REF number B15241415; intervertebral fusion device - lumbar
Manufacturer
Medicrea International
Hazard
  • packaging-defect
  • sterile-barrier-breach

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 (3)

  • GTIN 03613720264439
  • Lot Numbers: 18I0824
  • 19L0046

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.