The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2462-2023·Announced 2023-08-30

Medicrea IMPIX MANTA+ Cervical Fusion Devices Recalled for Packaging Defect

Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX MANTA+ cervical intervertebral fusion devices due to potential packaging non-conformity with pinholes in inner or outer pouches. No illnesses or injuries reported.

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: Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported and the packaging hazard is theoretical, this is a Class II recall involving a cervical medical device. Packaging defects on medical devices present a risk-of-harm situation, meeting the criteria for Score 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Medicrea International is recalling IMPIX MANTA+ cervical intervertebral fusion devices distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall affects multiple reference numbers ranging from B20171743 through B20172273.

The devices are being recalled due to a potential packaging non-conformity—specifically, pinholes that may be present in either the inner or outer pouch. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Healthcare providers and facilities with these devices should verify the lot numbers against the recall notice. Patients who have received these devices should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns about this packaging issue.

The recalled product

Product
IMPIX MANTA+, REF numbers: a) B20171743, b) B20171753, c) B20171763, d) B20171773, e) B20171943, f) B20171953, g) B20171963, h) B20171973, i) B20172253, j) B20172263, k) B20172273; intervertebral fusion device - cervical
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) B20171743
  • GTIN 03613720232636
  • Lot Numbers: 18E0275
  • 18E0404
  • 18E0676
  • 18E0833
  • 18I0867
  • 18K0143
  • 18L0219
  • 19A0463
  • 19A0669
  • 19B0870
  • 19D0484
  • 19G0192
  • 19G0422
  • 19J0468
  • 19L0381
  • 20F0631
  • 20G0849
  • 20H0596

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.