The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2460-2023·Announced 2023-08-30

Medicrea IMPIX C+ Cervical Fusion Device Recalled for Packaging Defect

Medicrea is recalling IMPIX C+ cervical intervertebral fusion devices due to a potential packaging non-conformity that presents as a pinhole in the product pouch. The defect could affect product integrity for this implantable device.

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 recall involves an implantable cervical spine device where packaging integrity is critical for maintaining sterility. Although no injuries or illnesses have been reported, a packaging defect on a sterile implantable device constitutes a risk-of-harm product without reported injuries, fitting the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Medicrea International is recalling specific lot numbers of the IMPIX C+ cervical intervertebral fusion device due to a potential packaging non-conformity issue. The defect presents as a pinhole in either the inner or outer product pouch.

The IMPIX C+ is an implantable cervical intervertebral fusion device. Eight reference numbers are affected, with multiple lot numbers identified across the product GTINs.

The affected devices have been distributed nationwide in the United States. Patients and healthcare providers who have or may have received affected units should contact Medicrea International for further guidance.

No illnesses or adverse events related to the packaging defect have been reported.

The recalled product

Product
IMPIX C+, REF numbers: a) B20240104, b) B20240105, c) B20240106, d) B20240107, e) B20240205, f) B20240206, g) B20240207, h) B20240208; intervertebral fusion device - cervical
Manufacturer
Medicrea International
Hazard
  • packaging-defect
  • sterility-compromise

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) B20240104
  • GTIN 03613720234241
  • Lot Numbers: 19A0773
  • 19B0524
  • 19C0511
  • 19E0477
  • 19K0180
  • b) B20240105
  • GTIN 03613720234258
  • Lot Numbers: 18K0653
  • 18L0497
  • 19A0636
  • 19A0654
  • 19B0189
  • 19C0512
  • 19C0664
  • 19I0849
  • 19L0701
  • 20G0851
  • 20H0262

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.