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Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2672-2020·Announced 2020-07-29

U&I Corp Recalls ANAX 5.5 Poly-Reduction Screws Due to Incorrect Laser Etching

U&I Corp. is recalling six ANAX 5.5 Poly-Reduction Screws because they were laser etched with the wrong size (6.0x45 instead of 6.0x50).

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the specific defect is a minor labeling error (incorrect laser etching) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

U&I Corp. is recalling six units of the ANAX 5.5 Poly-Reduction Screw 6.0X50MM (REF: SFNA6050R), which is part of the ANAX 5.5 SPINAL SYSTEM. The recall is due to a labeling error where the screws were laser etched with the dimensions "6.0x45" instead of the correct "6.0x50mm".

The affected units are identified by Lot # 19C12063. The distribution pattern for these specific units is limited to Arizona (AZ) in the United States.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using these specific screws and contact U&I Corp. for further instructions or replacement. This recall addresses a documentation and labeling discrepancy to ensure the correct product specifications are identified during use.

The recalled product

Product
ANAX 5.5 Poly-Reduction Screw 6.0X50MM, REF: SFNA6050R, part of ANAX 5.5 SPINAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
U&I CORP.
Affected units
6

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot #: 19C12063

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · U&I CORP.

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