The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2457-2023·Announced 2023-08-30

Medicrea Recalls IMPIX TLIF Fusion Devices for Packaging Defects

Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX TLIF intervertebral fusion devices due to potential packaging defects. The devices may have pinholes in the inner or outer packaging pouches.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or confirmed harm. The issue is a potential packaging defect detected proactively, falling under the 'voluntary precautionary recalls' category of Moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Medicrea International is recalling 730 IMPIX TLIF intervertebral fusion devices, which are lumbar intervertebral fusion devices, distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall is due to a potential packaging non-conformity issue. Pinholes may be present in either the inner or outer pouch of the product packaging.

Patients and healthcare providers should contact Medicrea International for further information and instructions regarding the recalled devices.

The recalled product

Product
IMPIX TLIF, REF numbers: a) B15130607S, b) B15130609S, c) B15130611S, d) B15130613S, e) B15130615S, f) B15900806, g) B15900906, h) B15901006, i) B15901106, j) B15901206, k) B15901306; intervertebral fusion device - lumbar
Manufacturer
Medicrea International
Hazard
  • packaging-defect

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)

  • a) B15130607S
  • GTIN 03613720245681
  • Lot Numbers: 19B0894
  • 19C0092
  • 19G0921
  • 19G0922
  • 19L0045
  • 20B0320
  • 20B0477
  • 20B0478
  • 20B0479
  • b) B15130609S
  • GTIN 03613720245674
  • Lot Numbers: 18D1077
  • 19J0690
  • 20A0042
  • 20A0423
  • 20A1000
  • 20B0322
  • 20B0476

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.